Speeches on Questions of Public Policy, Volume 1

"Speeches on Questions of Public Policy, Volume 1" by John Bright is a compilation of powerful political speeches from the 1800's that explores Bright's impact on the politics of his era, mainly focusing on important topics like fairness for all, fixing economic problems, and how British India was run. Rogers' writes about the importance of Bright's speeches as perfect examples of persuasive speaking. The beginning also talks about important problems in British policy, like how the Corn Laws hurt the working class and the need to solve problems with how the East India Company was managed. These speeches display his promise to truth, fairness, and the well-being of both the British people and those living in the British Empire, setting the stage for important debates about the future of British policy.