Speech Of Edmund Burke On American Taxation, April 19, 1774 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163756232)

The book ""Speech Of Edmund Burke On American Taxation, April 19, 1774"" is a historical text written by the famous British statesman and philosopher, Edmund Burke. The book contains the complete transcript of Burke's speech to the House of Commons on April 19, 1774, in which he addresses the issue of American taxation and the growing tensions between Britain and its American colonies.In this speech, Burke argues against the British government's attempts to tax the American colonies without their consent, and he warns of the potential consequences of such actions. He also criticizes the British government's lack of understanding of the American colonies and their unique political and social systems.Throughout the speech, Burke emphasizes the importance of respecting the rights and freedoms of the American colonists, and he calls for a more diplomatic approach to resolving the conflict between Britain and its colonies. He also suggests that the British government should work to build a stronger relationship with the American colonies based on mutual respect and cooperation.Overall, ""Speech Of Edmund Burke On American Taxation, April 19, 1774"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the political and social tensions that led to the American Revolution. It offers valuable insights into the thinking and beliefs of one of the most influential political thinkers of the 18th century, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the United States and its relationship with Britain.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: 1163756237
ISBN-13: 9781163756232
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 98
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.20d