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Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents

Index Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents

"Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents" is an essay written by Edmund Burke, an 18th-century political theorist and philosopher. [1]

5 relations: Edmund Burke, George III of the United Kingdom, House of Commons of Great Britain, Nepotism, Political party.

Edmund Burke

Edmund Burke (12 January 17309 July 1797) was an Anglo-Irish statesman born in Dublin, as well as an author, orator, political theorist and philosopher, who after moving to London in 1750 served as a member of parliament (MP) between 1766 and 1794 in the House of Commons with the Whig Party.

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George III of the United Kingdom

George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of the two countries on 1 January 1801, after which he was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death in 1820.

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House of Commons of Great Britain

The House of Commons of Great Britain was the lower house of the Parliament of Great Britain between 1707 and 1801.

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Nepotism

Nepotism is based on favour granted to relatives in various fields, including business, politics, entertainment, sports, religion and other activities.

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Political party

A political party is an organised group of people, often with common views, who come together to contest elections and hold power in government.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoughts_on_the_Cause_of_the_Present_Discontents

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