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.

Written by the influential statesman Edmund Burke, this essay provides a critical analysis of the political climate in Great Britain in the late 18th century. Burke argues that the root cause of the country's problems lies in the erosion of traditional values and institutions and offers a passionate defense of the importance of preserving the existing social order. 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.

Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents is an essay written by Edmund Burke, an 18th-century political theorist and philosopher, and was first published in 1770. The subject is the nepotism of King George III and the influence of the Court on the House of Commons of Great Britain. The essay was influential in defining political parties and their roles within government. This edition also contains four speeches by Burke as well that are mostly on legal and political matters.

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