The Writings & Speeches of Edmund Burke: Volume II - On Conciliation with America; Security of the Independence of Parliament; On Mr. Fox's East India

This 12-volume set contains the complete life works of EDMUND BURKE (1729-1797) Irish political writer and statesman. Educated at a Quaker boarding school and at Trinity College in Dublin Burkes eloquence gained him a high position in Britains Whig party and he was active in public life. He supported limitations on the power of the monarch and believed that the British people should have a greater say in their government. In general Burke spoke out against the persecutions perpetuated by the British Empire on its colonies including America Ireland and India. Burkes speeches and writings influenced the great thinkers of his day including Americas Founding Fathers. In Volume II readers will find: . Speech on American Taxation . Speeches on the Arrival at Bristol and at the Conclusion of the Poll . Speech on Moving Resolutions for Conciliation with America . Letter to the Sheriffs of Bristol On the Affairs of America . Two Letters to Gentlemen of Bristol On the Bills Depending in Parliament Relative to the Trade of Ireland . Speech on Presenting to the House of Commons a Plan for the Better Security of the Independence of Parliament and the Economical Reformation of the Civil and Other Establishments . Speech at Bristol Previous to the Election September 6 1780 . Speech at Bristol on Declining the Poll September 9 1780 . Speech of Mr. Foxs East India Bill . A Representation to His Majesty Moved in the House of Commons