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100 1 _aBurke, Edmund,
_d1729-1797
245 1 0 _aSelections from the Speeches and Writings of Edmund Burke
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2002-06-01
508 _aText file produced by Sue Asscher, from the book made available by Mike Alder HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"Selections from the Speeches and Writings of Edmund Burke" by Edmund Burke is a collection of notable writings and addresses from one of the most significant political thinkers of the 18th century. The works featured were compiled during the late 19th century, reflecting Burke's influential ideas on governance, society, and morality. The selection aims to illuminate Burke's views on democratic principles, the role of the aristocracy, the importance of oratory, and the moral foundation of governance. The opening of this collection provides an insightful introduction to Edmund Burke's life and legacy, highlighting his renowned status as an orator, statesman, and philosopher. It delves into key aspects of his character, including his strong beliefs on the importance of political morality and the relationship between government and the people. Notable themes discussed include the function of the House of Commons, the tensions in government influenced by public sentiment, and the implications of political inconsistencies. Ultimately, it sets the stage for readers to engage with Burke's profound reflections on pressing political and ethical issues of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEssays
653 _aSpeeches, addresses, etc.
653 _aPolitical science
653 _aBurke, Edmund, 1729-1797
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3286
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