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Author : Edmund Burke
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Page : 56 pages
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Release : 2015-07-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781331298687

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Excerpt from Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents But in all exertions of duty something is to be hazarded. In cases of tumult and disorder, our law has invested every man, in some sort, with the authority of a magistrate. When the affairs of the nation are distracted, private people are, by the spirit of that law, justified in stepping a little out of their ordinary sphere. They enjoy a privilege, of somewhat more dignity and effect, than that of idle lamentation over the calamities of their country. They may look into them narrowly; they may reason upon them liberally; and if they should be so fortunate as to discover the true source of the mischief, and to suggest any probable method of removing it, though they may displease the rulers for the day, they are certainly of service to the cause of Government. Government is deeply interested in every thing which, even through the medium of some temporary uneasiness, may tend finally to compose the minds of the subject, and to conciliate their affections. I have nothing to do here with the abstract value of the voice of the people. But as long as reputation, the most precious possession of every individual, and as long as opinion, the great support of the State, depend entirely upon that voice, it can never be considered as a thing oi little consequence either to individuals or to Government. Nations are not primarily ruled by laws; less by violence. Whatever original energy may be supposed either in force or regulation; the operation of both is, in truth, merely instrumental. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Edmund Burke
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Page : 226 pages
File Size : 23,11 MB
Release : 2018-06-10
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ISBN : 9781720930396

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Thoughts on the cause of the present discontents By Edmund Burke Burke was a proponent of underpinning virtues with manners in society and of the importance of religion in moral life.[6][page needed] These views were expressed in his A Vindication of Natural Society. Burke criticized British treatment of the American colonies, including through its taxation policies. He also supported the rights of the colonists to resist metropolitan authority, though he opposed the attempt to achieve independence. Burke is remembered for his support for Catholic emancipation, the impeachment of Warren Hastings from the East India Company and for his staunch opposition to the French Revolution. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Author : Edmund Burke
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 42,7 MB
Release : 2017-12-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780332663357

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Excerpt from Burke's Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents: Edited, With Introduction and Notes Representatives. There were violent riots in London, provoked by the sympathy of the mob with Wilkes, and by general detestation of the arbitrary conduct of the House of Commons. Burke's view of the period, his explanation of the disorders, and the remedies which he proposed, are set forth in his pamphlet on The Cause of the Present Discontents, published in 1770. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Catharine Macaulay
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 50,10 MB
Release : 2018-02-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780267832750

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Excerpt from Observations on a Pamphlet, Entitled, Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents The multitude, whofe judgments are more elpecially in matters of govern: ment, directed by the warm impulfe of prefent injury, are too apt, in the fcale of comparifon, to regard pail evils with an eye of partial complacency. The offences of a prefent pofteftor of power throw a favourable {bade over the equal ly atrocious crimes of his defigning pre decefi'ors. The grievances attending his government, which are but the bitter confequences, or rather the fruits of feeds fown by his ancel'tors, are regarded as fpringing immediately from the partien lar policy of his adminiliration; and thus, the caul'es of political evils being never traced up to their fources, it is not fur prizing that the generality of mankind are fo unfortunately divided in their. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Edmund Burke
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 48,97 MB
Release : 2015-07-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781331367581

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Excerpt from Present Discontents I have nothing to do here with the abstract value of the Voice of the people. But as long as reputation, the most precious possession of every individual, and as long as opinion. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Edmund Burke
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,23 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781020439278

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In this classic work of political philosophy, Irish statesman Edmund Burke addresses the social and economic discontents that beset 18th-century Britain. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of history and political theory, Burke argues for a return to traditional values and institutions as a means of restoring stability and order to society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Edmund Burke
Publisher : Legare Street Press
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File Size : 12,48 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781021956965

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Edmund Burke's classic work of political philosophy is as relevant today as it was when it was first published in 1770. With his incisive analysis of the problems facing society and his eloquent defense of traditional values and institutions, Burke offers a powerful vision for a peaceful and prosperous future. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Edmund Burke
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,15 MB
Release : 2018-02-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780267884964

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Excerpt from Thoughts on the Cause of the Resent Discontents Thanks are due to the Keeper of the Department of Printed Books, British Museum, for information regarding early editions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.