The Early Life Correspondence and Writings of The Rt. Hon. Edmund Burke

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Cambridge University Press, Jan 30, 2014 - Biography & Autobiography - 454 pages
Originally published in 1923, this book presents a biographical account of Edmund Burke's early life and education. A transcript of the Minute Book of the Trinity College, Dublin Debating Club, founded by Burke in 1747, is also included, together with other writings by and relating to Burke. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout, together with extensive textual notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the early life and writings of Burke.

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PARENTAGE AND CHILDHOOD
1
SCHOOLDAYS
8
IN TRINITY COLLEGE
20
THE REFORMER
160
BURKE AND THE LUCAS CONTROVERSY
180
THE CLUB AND ITS PERSONNEL
203
FAREWELL TO TRINITY
219

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About the author (2014)

Born in Ireland in 1729, Edmund Burke was an English statesman, author, and orator who is best remembered as a formidable advocate for those who were victims of injustice. He was the son of a Dublin lawyer and had also trained to practice law. In the 1760s, Burke was elected to the House of Commons from the Whig party. Burke spent most of his career in Parliament as a member of the Royal Opposition, who was not afraid of controversy, as shown by his support for the American Revolution and for Irish/Catholic rights. His best-known work is Reflections on the French Revolution (1790). Some other notable works are On Conciliation with the American Colonies (1775) and Impeachment of Warren Hastings (1788). Edmund Burke died in 1797.

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