A Speech On American Taxation

""A Speech on American Taxation"" is a political pamphlet written by Edmund Burke in 1774. The book is a compilation of Burke's speech delivered in the House of Commons on April 19, 1774, in response to the proposed taxing of American colonies by the British government. Burke argues that such taxation would be unjust and counterproductive, as it would only serve to increase tensions between Britain and its colonies. He also criticizes the British government's handling of the situation, suggesting that they should instead seek to negotiate with the colonies and find a peaceful solution. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the political climate of the time and the tensions that ultimately led to the American Revolution. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the British Empire.THIS 70 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Works Of Edmund Burke V1, by Edmund Burke. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417974818.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.