Edmund Burke: His influence on the Enlightenment

Freedom of speech was not as significant in the 18th century as it is today. The British government had an overlying power of the way things were run and ruled. King George III was widely followed, but was greedy for more power and less justice for the people. Edmund Burke found himself desiring to represent society and set up a separation from the king and parliament. Burke set out to change the government through his …

…to Mr. Burke. If it was not for the turn in the American Revolution, highly influenced by Burke's writings, it is possible that we would pause for our evening tea. Burke's impression on political reformers was not very popular at the time, but allowed for issues to be addressed and recognized as needing to change. Edmund Burke has made an important impact to give people their Liberty and to separate the powers of a ruler.