Edmund Burke

Edmund Burke: Speeches On The American War, And Letter To The Sheriffs Of Bristol (1891) is a collection of two important works by the renowned Irish statesman and philosopher Edmund Burke. The first work, Speeches On The American War, is a series of speeches given by Burke in the House of Commons in 1775 and 1777, during the early stages of the American Revolution. In these speeches, Burke passionately argues against the British government's policies towards the American colonies, advocating for a more conciliatory approach and warning of the dangers of alienating the colonists.The second work, Letter To The Sheriffs Of Bristol, was written by Burke in 1777 in response to criticism he had received from his constituents in Bristol over his stance on the American Revolution. In the letter, Burke defends his positions and argues for the importance of independent thinking and conscience in politics.Together, these two works provide a fascinating insight into the political and philosophical beliefs of one of the most influential figures of the late 18th century. Burke's eloquent and passionate arguments are still relevant today, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the American Revolution.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.