The Windsor English Classics, Burke’s Speech on Conciliation With America [Hardcover] Howard Bement M.A.

Description

Hardcover is in good condition. The words “Burke’s Speech on” have been rubbed out on the cover but otherwise the cover is in good condition with minor wear. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.

This vintage hardcover edition of Edmund Burke’s famous “Speech on Conciliation with America” is a fascinating historical artifact from the Windsor English Classics series. Published in the early 20th century, it captures a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the American Revolution. Burke, a member of the British Parliament, delivered this impassioned plea for reconciliation with the American colonies in 1775, warning of the dangers of escalating tensions and advocating for a peaceful resolution.

Despite its well-worn cover, this copy retains the integrity of Burke’s eloquent and prescient words, which have resonated through the centuries. Beyond its literary merits, the speech offers a window into the political and philosophical debates that shaped the birth of the United States. For collectors and students of history, this unassuming volume holds profound significance as a primary source from a turbulent era. Its aged pages bear witness to the power of rhetoric and the enduring struggle between liberty and authority.