Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau
Civil Disobedience written by legendary author and philosopher Henry
David Thoreau is widely considered to be one of the top essays of all
time. This great classic which argues that people should not permit
governments to overrule will surely attract a whole new generation of
readers. For many, Civil Disobedience is required reading for various
courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading
timeless pieces of classic literature, this text by Henry David Thoreau
is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books America and
beautifully produced, Civil Disobedience would make an ideal gift and it
should be a part of everyone's personal library.
Henry David Thoreau's Civil Disobedience was originally published
in 1849 as Resistance to Civil Government. Thoreau wrote this classic
essay to advocate public resistance to the laws and acts of government
that he considered unjust. The practical application of Civil
Disobedience was largely ignored until the twentieth century when, at
different times, Modanda Ghandi, Martin Luther King, Jr. and
anti-Vietnam War activists applied Thoreau's principles.
