Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Celebrated Speeches Of Chatham, Burke And Erskine; To Which Is Added The Argument Of Mr. Mackintosh In The Case Of Peltier"" is a collection of famous speeches delivered by notable British politicians and orators. The speeches included in this book were delivered by three prominent figures in British politics - William Pitt the Elder (also known as Chatham), Edmund Burke, and Thomas Erskine. The book also includes an argument presented by James Mackintosh in the case of Jean Gabriel Peltier, a French journalist who was accused of libel against Napoleon Bonaparte. Mackintosh's argument is considered to be a landmark in the history of free speech and press freedom.The speeches included in this book cover a wide range of topics, including the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the abolition of slavery. The speeches are known for their eloquence, passion, and powerful rhetoric, and are considered to be some of the most significant speeches in British political history.Overall, ""Celebrated Speeches Of Chatham, Burke And Erskine; To Which Is Added The Argument Of Mr. Mackintosh In The Case Of Peltier"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British political history, or in the art of public speaking and rhetoric.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
