Albert Henry Smyth
Edmund Burke’s Letter to a Noble Lord is a powerful and eloquent defense of Burke’s own career and principles, written in response to attacks from the Duke of Bedford and the Earl of Lauderdale. Penned in 1796, this work offers a sharp critique of aristocratic privilege and radical politics, particularly in the context of the French Revolution. Burke defends his acceptance of a pension from the Crown, arguing that his long service to the public justifies the reward. This edition includes insightful commentary by Albert Henry Smyth, providing historical context and literary analysis that enhances the reader’s understanding of Burke’s arguments and rhetorical skill. 'Letter to a Noble Lord' remains a significant text for understanding Burke’s political philosophy and his profound influence on conservative thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
