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On the Duty of Civil Disobedience: The Case for Nonviolent Resistance and Individual Freedom - A Modern Translation - Adapted for the Contemporary Reader

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What if you could stand up for what you believe in, live in alignment with your values, and create meaningful change in the world?

On the Duty of Civil Disobedience: The Case for Nonviolent Resistance and Individual Freedom presents Henry David Thoreau’s timeless call to action, carefully translated and adapted for today’s readers. Written in the mid-19th century, this powerful essay explores the role of individuals in opposing unjust laws, embracing peaceful resistance, and living with moral courage. What You’ll Discover:The Power of Individual Action • – Learn how moral courage can inspire collective change. The Case for Nonviolent Resistance • – Understand why peaceful protest is the key to meaningful reform. Freedom and Moral Integrity • – Live authentically, guided by conscience over blind obedience. Accessible, Modernized Language • – Experience Thoreau’s insights in clear, practical terms.

Thoreau’s reflections challenge us to resist injustice, think critically, and take responsibility for shaping a just society.

Stand firm in your beliefs, resist conformity, and contribute to meaningful change.

Get your copy today and be inspired by Thoreau’s enduring wisdom on freedom and resistance.

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Release date

Audiobook: 30 July 2025

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