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If you held Pitt's copy for a week, would you spread Godwin's book?
An elderly man watches the Palace of Westminster burn, a building he spent his life arguing against. What happens when your most dangerous political ideas go unpunished?
If you held Pitt's copy for a week, would you spread Godwin's book?
This episode explores the life of William Godwin, a radical thinker whose call for the abolition of the State went unpunished by the British government. It delves into the unexpected reasons behind this decision and the profound impact it had on Godwin's life and legacy.
Person: William Godwin
Date: October 16, 1834
Location: Palace of Westminster
Book: An…
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