Burke's Speech on Conciliation with America

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797

Contributor:

Newsom, Sidney Carleton, 1863-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Burke's Speech on Conciliation with America" by Edmund Burke is a historical oration written in the 18th century, specifically comprising Burke's arguments delivered in the House of Commons during the escalating tensions prior to the American Revolutionary War. The speech focuses on the need for reconciliation between Great Britain and its American colonies, emphasizing the importance of understanding the colonies' grievances and advocating for a policy of peace rather than conflict. The opening portion of the work sets the political stage by discussing the history leading to the American Revolution, detailing how taxation and legislative actions by the British Parliament sparked colonial dissent. Burke expresses his anxiety about the state of affairs in America, establishing a framework for his plea for conciliation. He explains that the ongoing conflict requires a careful reconsideration of Britain's approach, urging Parliament to prioritize peace and maintain favorable relations with the colonies by addressing their concerns rather than resorting to coercive measures. His rhetoric reflects the gravity of the situation, demonstrating his belief in the necessity of innovative solutions to restore trust and harmony within the empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Text file produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-05-01