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'Burke, the Great Orator', 18th century (c1850s). Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was one of the greatest Parliamentary speakers during the reign of George III. He was a supporter of the grievances of American colonies but a fierce opponent of the French Revolution. Colour plate taken from the book Pictures of English History, George Routledge And Sons, (London, New York, c1850).