
audiobook
by Edmund Burke
This volume brings together a selection of parliamentary speeches delivered by a leading 18th‑century statesman, showcasing his fierce advocacy for religious tolerance, legal reform, and more representative government. Listeners will hear his arguments against the Acts of Uniformity, his pleas for relief of dissenting Protestants, and his calls to shorten parliamentary terms—each piece revealing the urgency and eloquence that shaped public debate in his day. The speeches are presented in their original form, allowing the rhythm of his oratory to come alive through audio.
Beyond the political addresses, the book includes a series of essays that trace the sweep of English history from Roman incursions to the Norman conquest and the early medieval kingdoms. These concise narratives blend scholarly insight with a clear, engaging style, offering context for the issues the speaker championed. Together, the speeches and essays provide a vivid portrait of an era’s intellectual and legislative currents.
Language
en
Duration
~13 hours (764K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Paul Murray, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr
Release date
2005-07-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1729–1797
Best known for powerful speeches and for Reflections on the Revolution in France, this Irish-born writer and British parliamentarian helped shape modern conservative thought while also arguing for conciliation with the American colonies. His work is still read for its blend of political passion, moral seriousness, and vivid prose.
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