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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... present is commonly known by the title of the Nabob of Arcot . This prince owed the establishment of his govern- ment , against the claims of his elder brother , as well as those of other competitors , to the arms and influ- ence of the ...
... present is commonly known by the title of the Nabob of Arcot . This prince owed the establishment of his govern- ment , against the claims of his elder brother , as well as those of other competitors , to the arms and influ- ence of the ...
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... present language of his old accuser ? When articles were exhibited against him by that right honorable gentleman , he did not think proper to tell the House that we ought to institute no inquiry , to inspect no paper , to exam- ine no ...
... present language of his old accuser ? When articles were exhibited against him by that right honorable gentleman , he did not think proper to tell the House that we ought to institute no inquiry , to inspect no paper , to exam- ine no ...
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... present expectation , whilst the effect is at a distance , and may be the concern of other times and other men . On these principles , he chooses to suppose ( for he does not pretend more than to sup- pose ) a naked possibility that he ...
... present expectation , whilst the effect is at a distance , and may be the concern of other times and other men . On these principles , he chooses to suppose ( for he does not pretend more than to sup- pose ) a naked possibility that he ...
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... the charges . On the present produce , if Mr. Pitt's scheme was to take place , he might gain from seven to ten thousand pounds a year . of your empire , that the motion is opposed . SPEECH ON THE NABOB OF ARCOT'S DEBTS . 19.
... the charges . On the present produce , if Mr. Pitt's scheme was to take place , he might gain from seven to ten thousand pounds a year . of your empire , that the motion is opposed . SPEECH ON THE NABOB OF ARCOT'S DEBTS . 19.
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... present minister what advan- tages you are to derive from permitting the greatest concern of this nation to be separated from the cog- nizance , and exempted even out of the competence , of Parliament . The greatest body of your revenue ...
... present minister what advan- tages you are to derive from permitting the greatest concern of this nation to be separated from the cog- nizance , and exempted even out of the competence , of Parliament . The greatest body of your revenue ...
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