The Life of Edmund Burke. Comprehending an Impartial Account of His Literary and Political Efforts, and a Sketch of the Conduct and Character of His Most Eminent Associates, Coadjutors, and Opponents. [With a Portrait.]George Cawthorn, 1798 - 592 páginas |
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... parliament - Preparation , 72 to 74 - first speech ad- mired by Mr. Pitt , 75. - Examination of the Rockingham measures for America , 76. - Repeal of stamp - act , 77. - Lord Rockingham dismissed from office , 78 . New ministry , ibid ...
... parliament - Preparation , 72 to 74 - first speech ad- mired by Mr. Pitt , 75. - Examination of the Rockingham measures for America , 76. - Repeal of stamp - act , 77. - Lord Rockingham dismissed from office , 78 . New ministry , ibid ...
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... parliament , 146. - Discussion with Johnson about the comparative merits of Homer and Virgil , 147 . Burke's favourite authors and studies , 148 to 150 - His un- favourable opinion of the intellectual merit of the " Beggar's Opera ...
... parliament , 146. - Discussion with Johnson about the comparative merits of Homer and Virgil , 147 . Burke's favourite authors and studies , 148 to 150 - His un- favourable opinion of the intellectual merit of the " Beggar's Opera ...
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... parliament , 351. Ac- count and character of , to 355. Compared with Burke and Fox , 356. Effect of his eloquence on that of Fox , ibid . Mr. Sheridan , account and character of , to 360. Motion of Fox about the American war , 361 ...
... parliament , 351. Ac- count and character of , to 355. Compared with Burke and Fox , 356. Effect of his eloquence on that of Fox , ibid . Mr. Sheridan , account and character of , to 360. Motion of Fox about the American war , 361 ...
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... parliament , 554. State of parliament when he left it , ibid.-Mr. Windham , 555 - Mr . Dundas , 556. Death of Burke's son , 558. - Burke's grief , ibid.- Receives a pension , 560 - Charge of corruption disproved , 561. - Letter about ...
... parliament , 554. State of parliament when he left it , ibid.-Mr. Windham , 555 - Mr . Dundas , 556. Death of Burke's son , 558. - Burke's grief , ibid.- Receives a pension , 560 - Charge of corruption disproved , 561. - Letter about ...
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... Parliament , a revenue from the colonies , which had hitherto taxed themselves . The system may be traced back to the administration of Lord Bute ; an admi- nistration , which , combined with his subse . quent influence , and the ...
... Parliament , a revenue from the colonies , which had hitherto taxed themselves . The system may be traced back to the administration of Lord Bute ; an admi- nistration , which , combined with his subse . quent influence , and the ...
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