Burke's Speech on Conciliation with America - Edmund Burke - Bog

Burke's Speech on Conciliation with America is a historical and political work written by famous British statesman and philosopher Edmund Burke. This book is a transcript of Burke's speech delivered to the British Parliament on March 22, 1775, during the American Revolution. In his speech, Burke aimed to persuade the Parliament to reconcile with the American colonies and avoid a violent conflict. Burke argued that the British government needed to understand the colonists' grievances and address them through peaceful means. He believed that the colonists had legitimate concerns about taxation without representation and that the British government needed to find a way to compromise with them. Burke also emphasized the importance of preserving the unity of the British Empire and warned against the dangers of provoking a rebellion. Burke's Speech on Conciliation with America is considered a masterpiece of political rhetoric and a significant contribution to the history of Anglo-American relations. It provides valuable insights into the political and social climate of the time and sheds light on the complex issues that led to the American Revolution. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in American history, political philosophy, and the art of persuasion.1897. The text intends to provide teacher or student with the materials needed for a complete understanding of Conciliation with America, Edmund Burke's greatest speech. Contents: Acquaintance with Burke; Social Conditions; Political Conditions; Edmund Burke; Burke as a Statesman; Burke as an Orator; Burke as a Writer; Structure of the Speech on Conciliation; and Speech on Conciliation. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.