Selected English Speeches: From Burke To Gladstone (1913)

By Edgar Rees Jones

Book Overview

""Selected English Speeches: From Burke to Gladstone"" is a book that was published in 1913 and written by Edgar R. Jones. The book is a collection of some of the most significant speeches made by English politicians between the years 1774 and 1894. The speeches are presented in chronological order, beginning with Edmund Burke's speech on American Taxation and ending with William Gladstone's speech on Home Rule for Ireland. The book includes speeches by some of the most famous and influential English politicians of the time, including William Pitt the Younger, Robert Peel, and Benjamin Disraeli. The speeches cover a range of topics, including colonial policy, parliamentary reform, and the Irish Question. In addition to the speeches themselves, the book includes an introduction by the author, providing context for each speech and explaining its significance. The introduction also provides biographical information on each of the speakers, giving readers a deeper understanding of the historical context in which the speeches were made. Overall, ""Selected English Speeches: From Burke to Gladstone"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of English politics and the art of public speaking. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the minds of some of the most influential politicians of the time and their views on the issues that shaped the nation.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: 1164040170
• ISBN13: 9781164040170
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"