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[[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:
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* "Inquiries into the Sublime and Beautiful" (defending the American colonies and examining how people interpret what they see)
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* "Reflections on the Revolution in France" (warning that the [[French Revolution]] was evil because a few would gain control and abuse their power)