The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) by Edmund Burke
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"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12)" by Edmund Burke is a collection of parliamentary speeches and notes written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on various topics related to legislation, religious dissent, and the changing political landscape of Burke's time. The book serves as a reflection of Burke's views on governance, laws, and the relationship between church and state, offering insights into his advocacy
for reform and civil liberties. The opening of this volume provides an overview of Burke’s contributions to parliamentary debates concerning subjects such as the Acts of Uniformity, religious dissenters, and the role of the Church of England. It begins with a discussion of a petition by clergymen seeking relief from certain legal obligations imposed by the Acts of Uniformity, illustrating the tensions between tradition and reform. Burke articulates his opposition to both persecution based on differing religious opinions and the rigidity of established laws, advocating instead for a more tolerant society. This section sets the foundation for his subsequent speeches, where he delves deeper into issues concerning representation, ethical governance, and the complexities of political power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) |
| Credits |
Produced by Paul Murray, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1820 |
| Subject | Political science -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16292 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16292-8 |
| Release Date | Jul 14, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1116 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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