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The Law

By: Frédéric Bastiat
Narrated by: Bernard Mayes
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First published as a pamphlet in 1850 in response to the socialist-communist plans and ideas being adopted in France at that time, The Law remains equally relevant today, as the same ideas are now sweeping America.

Public Domain (P)2012 Blackstone Audio, Inc
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  • Categories: History
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A Truly Excellent Book!

Frederic Bastiat's "The Law", is a supremely classic philosophic view of law! Furthermore, Bernard Mayes was superb in his reading of it! I highly recommend this audiobook.

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Timeless classic

Even though there are those who say history does not repeat itself, there are similar ideals that do. The events that took place in France in the 19th century and is written by someone who defends individual freedoms.

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Amazing Relevancy in Today’s America

I have been wanting to read this book for many years and was very excited to find it here, available as an audio book.
It does not disappoint and is very relevant during our current time frame here in America as our government continues to grow and the Law is being utilized to abuse the citizens of our once great nation.

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timeless

It's amazing how true Frederic's words ring today. Published in 1850, but could have been published this year.

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I can really see why people have been talking about this book... for more than 170 years!

This is my first time reading “The Law” and I was very impressed by the conciseness of Frederic Bastiat’s writing. The book is short and fairly easy to read, while presenting the reader with some very dense content.

Perhaps the life span of this book has persisted because you can understand it and relate to its content on a single reading, but there is plenty to contemplate upon subsequent readings. Even though “The Law” is more than 170 years old, the concepts are still as applicable today as I they were when they were written.

I am definitely going to be rereading “The Law” sometime soon, because there was so much of it that I want to retain. It’s one of those rare books that felt like I could have highlighted and underlined the entire thing.

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Enjoyable and Informative

Good book. Read it now listened to it a few times. Would recommend! Narrator easy to listen to.

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Timeless information

I really liked the information from the author. this was not my favorite reader. I found his voice difficult to follow.

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Everything

nothing was wrong with the story I actually enjoyed it. This book should be read by every righteous person

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Basediat

Bastiat? More like 'Basediat!'

It is no wonder why so many liberty minded titans throughout recent history have shamelessly plundered this mans ideas.

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We are being plundered!!!

OMG. I will listen to this book many more times. Even though it’s 100 years old, it’s very relevant in today’s world. I feel smarter having read this book. To better understand this world, read this book!

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