...Edmund Burke (1730–1797) lived during one of the most extraordinary periods of world history. He grappled with the significance of the British Empire in India, fought for reconciliation with the American colonies, and was a vocal critic of national policy during three European wars. He also...

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...This introductory chapter provides an overview of the political thoughts of Edmund Burke. Over the course of his life, Burke supported the rights of legitimate rebellion but also consistently upheld the authority of empire. He cherished the rights of British imperial sovereignty, yet vehemently...

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... events and social movements in America. It also explores the religion of the period through the New England Puritans and Pennsylvania Quakers, as well as the psychology of crowds. To conclude, the chapter discusses the body of writings and speeches by Edmund Burke on colonial policy and on general...

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