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| − | Irishman '''Edmund Burke''' (1729-1797) was in the British [[parliament]] when the conflict with the American colonies occurred, and he sided with the colonies, making him a hero to many in America. He is also considered to the world's first political [[conservative]], and many conservatives today praise him for that reason. His works included "Inquiries into the Sublime and Beautiful" (defending the American colonies and examining how people interpret what they see) | + | [[Ireland|Irishman]] '''Edmund Burke''' (1729-1797) was in the British [[parliament]] when the conflict with the [[American colonies]] occurred, and he sided with the colonies, making him a hero to many in America. He is also considered to the world's first political [[conservative]], and many conservatives today praise him for that reason. His works included: |
| + | * "Inquiries into the Sublime and Beautiful" (defending the American colonies and examining how people interpret what they see) | ||
| + | * "Reflections on the Revolution in France" (warning that the [[French Revolution]] was evil because a few would gain control and abuse their power) | ||
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Revision as of 02:47, November 15, 2007
Irishman Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was in the British parliament when the conflict with the American colonies occurred, and he sided with the colonies, making him a hero to many in America. He is also considered to the world's first political conservative, and many conservatives today praise him for that reason. His works included:
- "Inquiries into the Sublime and Beautiful" (defending the American colonies and examining how people interpret what they see)
- "Reflections on the Revolution in France" (warning that the French Revolution was evil because a few would gain control and abuse their power)