The Writings and Speeches of Edmund BurkeCosimo, Inc., 2008 M01 1 - 588 páginas 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 III, readers will find: . "Speech on the Nabob of Arcot's Debts" . "Speech on the Debate of the Army Estimates in the House of Commons" . "Reflections on the Revolution in France" |
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... called Mr. Pitt's bill , the inquiry was specially , and by express words , committed to the Court of Directors , without any re- serve for the interference of any other person or per- sons whatsoever . It was ordered that they should ...
... called Mr. Pitt's bill , the inquiry was specially , and by express words , committed to the Court of Directors , without any re- serve for the interference of any other person or per- sons whatsoever . It was ordered that they should ...
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... to a new adjudication , directly contrary to a judgment in a judicial character and trust solemnly given by them and entered on their records . These proceedings naturally called for some in- quiry . On ADVERTISEMENT .
... to a new adjudication , directly contrary to a judgment in a judicial character and trust solemnly given by them and entered on their records . These proceedings naturally called for some in- quiry . On ADVERTISEMENT .
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Edmund Burke. These proceedings naturally called for some in- quiry . On the 28th of February , 1785 , Mr. Fox made the following motion in the House of Com- mons , after moving that the clauses of the act should be read : " That the ...
Edmund Burke. These proceedings naturally called for some in- quiry . On the 28th of February , 1785 , Mr. Fox made the following motion in the House of Com- mons , after moving that the clauses of the act should be read : " That the ...
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... called for , and long en- gaged , the attention of the Court of Directors . This debt amounted to eight hundred and eighty thousand pounds sterling , and was claimed , for the greater part , by English gentlemen residing at Madras ...
... called for , and long en- gaged , the attention of the Court of Directors . This debt amounted to eight hundred and eighty thousand pounds sterling , and was claimed , for the greater part , by English gentlemen residing at Madras ...
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... called upon the Company for their assistance and interposition with the Chinese government for the recovery of the debt . This sum lent to Chinese merchants was at twenty- four per cent , which would yield , if paid , an annuity of two ...
... called upon the Company for their assistance and interposition with the Chinese government for the recovery of the debt . This sum lent to Chinese merchants was at twenty- four per cent , which would yield , if paid , an annuity of two ...
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