Despite all its shortcomings, this Constitution looms against the background of Russian, Prussian and Austrian barbarism as the only work of liberty which Eastern Europe has ever created independently, and it emerged exclusively from the privileged class, from the nobility. The history of the world has never seen another example of such nobility of the nobility.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Constitution is praised as a rare work of liberty from the nobility, contrasting with surrounding barbarism.
- In plain terms
- The Constitution is a unique, noble liberty document.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize rare liberal achievements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why was this constitution unique?
- What made the nobility capable of such a document?
Another view
The claim overlooks broader social forces.
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