Speech Of Edmund Burke On Conciliation With The Colonies (1900) - Edmund Burke - Bog

Speech of Edmund Burke on Conciliation with the Colonies is a historical text written by Edmund Burke, a British statesman and philosopher, in 1775. The book is a transcription of Burke's famous speech to the House of Commons on March 22, 1775, in which he argued for reconciliation with the American colonies rather than resorting to military force.Burke's speech is considered a masterpiece of political oratory and is still studied and admired today. In the speech, Burke argues that the American colonists should be treated as equals and that the British government should seek to understand their grievances and work to address them. He also argues that the use of force against the colonists would only lead to further conflict and would be ultimately futile.The book includes an introduction by the editor, which provides historical context and background information on Burke and the American Revolution. It also includes footnotes and annotations to help readers understand the historical and political context of Burke's speech.Overall, Speech of Edmund Burke on Conciliation with the Colonies is a valuable historical text that provides insight into the political and social climate of the American Revolution and the ideas and arguments of one of its most prominent thinkers.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.