The Early Life Correspondence and Writings of The Rt. Hon. Edmund Burke [Paperback]

Originally published in 1923, this book presents a biographical account of Edmund Burke's early life and education.Originally published in 1923, this book presents a biographical account of Edmund Burke's early life and education. A transcript of the Minute Book of the Trinity College, Dublin Debating Club, founded by Burke in 1747, is also included, together with other writings by and relating to Burke.Originally published in 1923, this book presents a biographical account of Edmund Burke's early life and education. A transcript of the Minute Book of the Trinity College, Dublin Debating Club, founded by Burke in 1747, is also included, together with other writings by and relating to Burke.Originally published in 1923, this book presents a biographical account of Edmund Burke's early life and education. A transcript of the Minute Book of the Trinity College, Dublin Debating Club, founded by Burke in 1747, is also included, together with other writings by and relating to Burke. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout, together with extensive textual notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the early life and writings of Burke.Introduction; Preface; 1. Parentage and childhood; 2. Schooldays; 3. In Trinity College; 4. The Reformer; 5. Burke and the Lucas controversy; 6. The 'club' and its personnel; 7. Farewell to Trinity; Appendix 1. The minute book and notes; Appendix 2. Burke's contributions to the Reformer; Appendix 3. Pamphlets relating to the Lucas controversy; Appendix 4. Correspondence with R. Shackleton relating to the sketch of Burke in the London Evening Post; Appendix 5. Will of Richard Burke, Senior.