Representative British Orations Volume 3 (of 4) by Charles Kendall Adams
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Adams, Charles Kendall, 1835-1902 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Representative British Orations Volume 3 (of 4) With Introductions and Explanatory Notes |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Speeches, addresses, etc., English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55491 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55491-4 |
| Release Date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 431 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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