A Letter To Sir Hercules Langrishe

""A Letter to Sir Hercules Langrishe"" is a political pamphlet written by the Irish statesman and philosopher Edmund Burke in 1792. The letter was addressed to Sir Hercules Langrishe, a member of the Irish House of Commons, and it discusses the ongoing debate surrounding the proposed union between Ireland and Great Britain. The pamphlet argues that the union would be detrimental to Ireland's interests and would lead to the loss of its unique identity and autonomy. Burke also critiques the British government's handling of Irish affairs, arguing that they have failed to address the root causes of Ireland's problems and have instead resorted to repression and coercion. The letter is considered a seminal work in Irish political thought and remains relevant to contemporary debates about Irish identity and sovereignty.THIS 60 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Works Of Edmund Burke V3, by Edmund Burke. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417974826.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.