02487cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500960015226400510024830000470029933600260034633700260037233800360039850000310043450802060046552013700067153400450204165300390208685600430212599900170216855491UtSlPG20260610134258.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aAdams, Charles Kendall,d1835-190210aRepresentative British Orations Volume 3 (of 4) :bWith Introductions and Explanatory Notes 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-09-06  aProduced by Larry B. Harrison, Charlie Howard, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)  a"Representative British Orations Volume 3 (of 4)" by Charles Kendall Adams is a collection of significant speeches from British political history, likely written in the late 19th century. This volume includes notable contributions from prominent figures such as George Canning and Lord Macaulay, focusing on various historical and political contexts. The orations cover critical moments in British politics, showcasing the eloquence and rhetorical strategies of these speakers in defense of national principles and reforms.  At the start of the book, the biographical background of George Canning is provided, illustrating his journey from a modest upbringing to becoming a key political figure. The opening portion highlights Canning’s early educational triumphs and his rise in the House of Commons, characterized by his rhetorical style and contentious relationships with peers. The discussion pivots towards his influential speech addressing the aid to Portugal during its conflict with Spain in 1826, where he argues for Britain’s duty to defend its ally based on historic treaties and national honor, emphasizing the importance of perceived loyalty in international alliances. This sets the stage for exploring the larger themes of duty, national identity, and the evolving dynamics of British foreign policy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSpeeches, addresses, etc., English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55491  c96322d96322