On the Duty of Civil Disobedience

First published in 1849, 'On the Duty of Civil Disobedience' is an essay by American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. Within it, he presents the argument that people should not allow governments to supplant their consciences, and that everyone has an important duty to avoid being pawns for injustice. A fascinating and timeless essay, 'On the Duty of Civil Disobedience' is highly recommended for modern readers with an interest in civil disobedience. Includes a specially commissioned new biography of the author.