Bøger af James Hugh Moffatt

An important historical document, this book contains Edmund Burke's famous speech to the House of Commons in 1774, in which he argues against the taxation of American colonists. A seminal moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution, this speech remains relevant today as a defense of individual rights.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The book ""Speech On American Taxation"" by James Hugh Moffatt is a historical document that provides a transcript of a speech delivered by the author in 1774. The speech was delivered in response to the British government's attempts to impose new taxes on the American colonies, which had been met with widespread resistance and protests.Moffatt's speech is a passionate defense of the American colonies and their right to govern themselves without interference from the British government. He argues that the new taxes are unjust and unconstitutional, and that they represent a violation of the basic principles of democracy and freedom.Throughout the speech, Moffatt draws on historical examples and legal precedents to support his arguments, and he makes a compelling case for why the American colonies should be allowed to govern themselves without interference from the British government.Overall, ""Speech On American Taxation"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the early years of the American Revolution and the tensions that existed between the American colonies and the British government. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or political philosophy.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.