“I have been told by an eminent bookseller, that in no branch of his business , after tracts of popular devotion, were so many books as those on the law exported to the Plantations .”
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The Political Tracts and Speeches of Edmund Burke
This book includes a selection of Edmund Burke's influential political essays and speeches, covering a range of topics including colonialism, taxation, and the French Revolution. Burke's work is known for its eloquence and philosophical depth, offering insights into the principles of liberty, order, and the social contract. more
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Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke, a British statesman and writer, was born on January 12, 1729, and died on July 9, 1797. He was one of the most prominent political thinkers of the 18th century, known for his profound insights into liberty, democracy, and conservatism. more
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