A Letter To The Sheriff's Of Bristol

By Edmund Burke, James Hugh Moffatt, Burke Edmund 1729-1797

Book Overview

A Letter To The Sheriff�������s Of Bristol is a political pamphlet written by Edmund Burke in 1777. The pamphlet addresses the issue of the American colonies and their rebellion against British rule. Burke argues that the British government's harsh treatment of the colonies is not only unjust, but also counterproductive. He asserts that the colonists should be treated with respect and that their grievances should be addressed in a fair and reasonable manner. Burke also criticizes the government's policies towards Ireland and argues that the same principles of fairness and justice should be applied to the Irish people. The pamphlet is written in a persuasive and eloquent style, making use of rhetorical devices to drive home Burke's arguments. Overall, A Letter To The Sheriff�������s Of Bristol is an important work in the history of political thought and a significant contribution to the ongoing debate about the relationship between the British government and its colonies. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of colonialism, political philosophy, or the American Revolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163760668
• ISBN13: 9781163760666
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"