The Law

The Law is Frederic Bastiat’s 1849 essay, written in the wake of revolution, arguing that each of us has a natural right to defend person, liberty, and property, and that the state is only a common force substituted for individual ones. The law becomes perverted, he says, when it punishes self-defence in favour of another’s acquired right to plunder. It remains his most famous statement of that case.

This special edition has been created with accessibility in mind. It features a fully adjustable coloured overlay system designed to support readers with Irlen Syndrome, dyslexia, or visual stress. By reducing visual strain and allowing each reader to customise their experience, this edition makes Bastiat’s classical-liberal narrative more comfortable and enjoyable to read.

Rediscover the classical-liberal case for justice of The Law in a format thoughtfully crafted to be more inclusive for all readers.