1920s, Ordered Liberty and World Peace (1924)
“He had a deep appreciation of this action, but always refused to support the Napoleonic regime. After Waterloo he insisted that Napoleon must abdicate and that the nation must guarantee his life and liberty. When the Bourbons were restored he denounced usurpations in the name of royalty, as he had formerly denounced usurpations in the name of liberty. As a consequence he was charged with treason. He defied the Assembly to try him on such a charge. 'During the whole of a life devoted entirely to liberty I have constantly been attacked by the enemies of that cause', he declared. 'I demand a public inquiry within the walls of this chamber and in the face of this nation.”
As his enemies dared riot meet the challenge, he was acquitted.
1920s, Ordered Liberty and World Peace (1924)
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1920s, Ordered Liberty and World Peace (1924)
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