The Writings & Speeches of Edmund Burke - Volume VII - Speeches in Parliament; Abridgement of English History (Paperback)

This 12-volume set contains the complete life works of EDMUND BURKE (1729-1797), Irish political writer and statesman. Educated at a Quaker boarding school and at Trinity College in Dublin, Burke's eloquence gained him a high position in Britain's Whig party, and he was active in public life. He supported limitations on the power of the monarch and believed that the British people should have a greater say in their government.In general, Burke spoke out against the persecutions perpetuated by the British Empire on its colonies, including America, Ireland, and India. Burke's speeches and writings influenced the great thinkers of his day, including America's Founding Fathers.In Volume VII, readers will find: . Fragments from a variety of speeches given 1772-1792. Hints for an Essay on the Drama. An Abridgment of the English History in Three Books

General

Imprint:	Cosimo Classics
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2008
First published:	2008
Authors:	Edmund III Burke
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	504
ISBN-13:	978-1-60520-081-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General
LSN:	1-60520-081-6
Barcode:	9781605200811

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