Title: A proper answer to the By-stander. Wherein is shewn I. That there is no Necessity for, but infallible Ruin in the Maintenance of a large regular (or mercenary) Land Force in this Island. II. That by keeping up a standing Army for preventing an Invasion, we shall at last render it certain and successful ..
First published: 1742
Subjects: Politics and government, Economic conditions, Defenses