Mr. Burke's Speech, On the 1St December 1783: Upon the Question of the Speaker's Leaving the Chair, in Order for the House to Resolve Itself Into a Co

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Mr. Burke's Speech is a transcript of the famous parliamentary speech given by Charles James Fox in 1783. The speech concerned the East India Bill, which aimed to reform the governance of British India. Fox argued passionately for the bill's passage, calling for greater transparency and accountability in the East India Company's operations. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the political debates of 18th-century Britain.