James Burgh

James Burgh (1714–1775) was a British Whig politician whose book ''Political Disquisitions'' set out an early case for free speech and universal suffrage: in it, he writes, "All lawful authority, legislative, and executive, originates from the people." He has been judged "one of England's foremost propagandists for radical reform".

Burgh also ran a dissenting academy and wrote on subjects such as educational reform. In the words of Lyndall Gordon, his widow acted as "fairy godmother" to early feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, then a young and unpublished schoolmistress, helping her to set up her own boarding school. Wollstonecraft entitled her first book ''Thoughts on the Education of Daughters'' (1787), alluding to Burgh's ''Thoughts on Education'' (1747) which in turn alludes to John Locke's 1693 work, ''Some Thoughts Concerning Education''. Provided by Wikipedia
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    The art of speaking containing, an essay, in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading, or public speaking, and lessons, taken from the ancients and moderns

    The art of speaking containing, an essay, in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading, or public speaking, and lesso... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1804
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    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading and public speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns (with additions and alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a variety of matter for practice; the emphatical words printed in italics; with notes of direction referring to the essay. To which are added, a table of the lessons; and an index of the various passions and humours in the essay and lessons. [Three lines in Latin from Cicero]

    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading and public speaking; and II... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1800
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    The dignity of human nature Or, a brief account of the certain and established means for attaining the true end of our existence. In four books. I. Of Prudence. II. Of Knowledge. III. Of Virtue. IV. Of Revealed Religion. By James Burgh

    The dignity of human nature Or, a brief account of the certain and established means for attaining the true end of our existence. In four books. I. Of Prudence. II. Of Knowledge. I... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1795
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    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or Public Speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns (with Additions and Alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a Variety of Matter for Practice; the emphatical Words printed in Italics; with Notes of Direction referring to the Essay. To which are added, A Table of the Lessons; and an Index of the various Passions and Humours in the Essay and Lessons

    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or Public Speaking; and II... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1792
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    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or Public Speaking; and II. Lessons, taken from the antients and moderns, (with Additions and Alterations where thought useful,) exhibiting a Variety of Matter for Practice; the emphatical Words printed in Italics; with Notes of Direction referring to the Essay. To Which Are Added, A Table Of The Lessons, And AN Index, Of The Various Passions And Humours In The Essay And Lessons

    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or Public Speaking; and II... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

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    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading, or public speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns, (with additions and alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a variety of matter for practice; the emphatical words printed in italics; with notes of direction referring to the essay. To which are added, a table of the lessons; and an index of the various passions and humours in the essay and lessons. [Four lines in Latin from Cicero]

    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading, or public speaking; and II... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1775
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    The art of speaking Containing I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or public Speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the antients and moderns (with Additions and Alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a Variety of Matter for Practice; the emphatical Words printed in Italics; with Notes of Direction referring to the Essay. To which are added A Table of the Lessons; and an Index of the various Passions and Humours in the Essay and Lessons

    The art of speaking Containing I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or public Speaking; and II.... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1768
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    The dignity of human nature Or, a brief account of the certain and established means for attaining the true end of our existence. In Four Books. I. Of Prudence. II. Of Knowledge. III. Of Virtue. IV. Of Revealed Religion. A new edition. By J.B. Master of an Academy at Newington-Green, Middlesex

    The dignity of human nature Or, a brief account of the certain and established means for attaining the true end of our existence. In Four Books. I. Of Prudence. II. Of Knowledge. I... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1767
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    The art of speaking in two parts. Containing I. An essay, in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading or publick Speaking. II. Examples of speeches taken from the antients and moderns, exhibiting a variety of Matter for Practice, the emphatical Words printed in Italics; with Notes of Direction referring to the Essay

    The art of speaking in two parts. Containing I. An essay, in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading or publick Spe... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1763
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    Britain's remembrancer: or, The danger not over Being some thoughts on the proper improvement of the present juncture. The character of this age and nation. A brief view, from history, of the effects of the vices which now prevail in Britain, upon the greatest empires and states of former times. Remarkable deliverances this nation has had in the most imminent dangers; with suitable reflexions. Some hints, shewing what is in the power of the several ranks of people, and of every individual in Britain, to do toward securing the state from all its enemies. The fifth edition: with a preface by Mr Thomas Boston at Oxnam, and recommendations by the Late Mr Willison at Dundee, &c

    Britain's remembrancer: or, The danger not over Being some thoughts on the proper improvement of the present juncture. The character of this age and nation. A brief view, from hist... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1757
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    Youth's friendly monitor or, the affectionate school-master. Containing his last pathetick farewel lecture to his young pupils, on their entrance into a busy world; And their diligent Pursuit after New Employments. Together with a judicious postscript, pointing out, for their serious Perusal, such particular books as must necessarily enlarge their ideas, and form their Minds to an early Regard for Virtue and Religion. By the author of Britains remembrancer

    Youth's friendly monitor or, the affectionate school-master. Containing his last pathetick farewel lecture to his young pupils, on their entrance into a busy world; And their dilig... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1754
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    Thoughts on education tending chiefly to recommend to the attention of the public, some particulars relating to that subject; which are not generally considered with the regard their importance deserves. By the author of Britain's remembrancer

    Thoughts on education tending chiefly to recommend to the attention of the public, some particulars relating to that subject; which are not generally considered with the regard the... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1749
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    Britain's remembrancer Being some thoughts on the proper improvement of the present juncture. The character of this age and nation

    Britain's remembrancer Being some thoughts on the proper improvement of the present juncture. The character of this age and nation by Burgh, James 1714-1775

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    Thoughts on education tending chiefly to recommend to the attention of the public, some particulars relating to that Subject; which are not generally considered with the regard their importance deserves. By the author of Britain's remembrancer

    Thoughts on education tending chiefly to recommend to the attention of the public, some particulars relating to that Subject; which are not generally considered with the regard the... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

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    Britain's remembrancer or, the danger not over. Being Some Thoughts on the proper Improvement of the present Juncture. The Character of this Age and Nation. A brief View, from History, of the Effects of the Vices which now prevail in Britain, upon the greatest Empires and States of former Times. Remarkable Deliverances this Nation has had in the most imminent Dangers, with suitable Reflections. Some Hints, shewing what is in the Power of the several Ranks of People, and of every Individual in Britain, to do toward securing the State from all its Enemies

    Britain's remembrancer or, the danger not over. Being Some Thoughts on the proper Improvement of the present Juncture. The Character of this Age and Nation. A brief View, from Hist... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

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    The dignity of human nature Or, a brief account of the certain and established means for attaining the true end of our existence. In four books. I. Of Prudence. II. Of Knowledge. III. Of Virtue. IV. Of Revealed Religion. By James Burgh

    The dignity of human nature Or, a brief account of the certain and established means for attaining the true end of our existence. In four books. I. Of Prudence. II. Of Knowledge. I... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1794
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    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or public Speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns (with Additions and Alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a Variety of Matter for Practice; the emphatical Words printed in Italics; with Notes of Direction referring to the Essay. To which are added, a Table of the Lessons; and an Index of the various Passions and Humours in the Essay and Lessons

    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or public Speaking; and II... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1787
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    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading, or public speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns (with additions and alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a variety of matter for practice; the emphatical words printed in italics; with notes of direction referring to the essay. To which are added, a table of the lessons, and an index of the various passions and humours in the essay and lessons. [Four lines in Latin from Cicero]

    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in reading, or public speaking; and II... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1786
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    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or public Speaking; and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns (with Additions and Alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a Variety of Matter for Practice; the emphatical Words printed in Italics; with Notes of Direction referring to the Essay. To which are added, A Table of the Lessons; and an Index of the various Passions and Humours in the Essay and Lessons

    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or public Speaking; and II... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

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    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or public Speaking; and and II. Lessons taken from the ancients and moderns (with Additions and Alterations, where thought useful) exhibiting a Variety of Matter for Practice; the emphatical Words printed in Italics; with Notes of Direction referring to the Essay. To which are added, A Table of the Lessons; and an Index of the various Passions and Humours in the Essay and Lessons

    The art of speaking Containing, I. An essay; in which are given rules for expressing properly the principal passions and humours, which occur in Reading, or public Speaking; and an... by Burgh, James 1714-1775

    Published 1781
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