England: An ElegyIn this poignant and personal tribute Roger Scruton gives an account of England which is both an illuminating analysis of its institutions and culture, and a celebration of its virtues. Covering all aspects of the English inheritance, and informed by a unique philosophical vision, England: An Elegy shows that there is such a country as England, that it has a distinct personality and endows its residents with a distinct moral ideal. |
Contents
First Glimpses | 23 |
English Character | 43 |
Community as Person | 68 |
The English Religion | 87 |
The English Law | 112 |
English Society | 132 |
English Government | 174 |
English Culture | 199 |
English Countryside | 234 |
Acknowledgements | 258 |
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