Speech Of Edmund Burke On Moving His Resolutions For Conciliation With The Colonies (1899) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165597109)

The book ""Speech of Edmund Burke on Moving His Resolutions for Conciliation with the Colonies"" is a historical document originally published in 1899. It contains the full text of a speech given by Edmund Burke, a prominent British statesman and philosopher, in the House of Commons in 1775. In the speech, Burke proposes a series of resolutions aimed at reconciling the tensions between Great Britain and its American colonies, which were on the brink of revolution. He argues that the British government should adopt a more conciliatory approach towards the colonists, rather than resorting to force and coercion. Burke's speech is considered a masterpiece of political oratory and a landmark moment in the history of the American Revolution. It is widely regarded as one of the most important speeches ever given in the House of Commons. This edition of the book includes an introduction by the editor, which provides historical context and background information on Burke's life and career. It also features footnotes and annotations to help readers understand the political and historical significance of Burke's words. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution, British colonialism, or the art of political persuasion.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.

Author: Edmund Burke
ISBN-10: 1165597101
ISBN-13: 9781165597109
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 188
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d