Letters on England Letter X - On Trade
In which the industrious spirit of English commerce is observed to nurture both national wealth and liberty, raising the island nation to a formidable naval power that extends its influence across distant seas. The letter contrasts the practical esteem for merchants in England with the vain aristocratic pride found elsewhere, suggesting that true grandeur lies in the enriching toil of trade rather than hollow titles and courtly affectation.
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