The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12)

"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 02 (of 12)" by Edmund Burke is a compilation of 18th-century political arguments focusing on the governance and freedom of Great Britain's American colonies. The book centers on important speeches about American taxation, showing Burke's ideas on how to govern well, protect liberty, and manage the link between Britain and its colonies. Burke critically investigates the effects of political choices and the beliefs that shape governance during difficult times in history. Beginning with a debate about taxing tea in the American colonies, Burke gives historical details of past tax rules and their impact on colonial rebellion, highlighting the challenges Parliament faced and advocating for careful discussion, warning against stubborn actions that could cause wider conflict.