Burke
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Irishman Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was in the British parliament when the conflict with the American colonies occurred, and he sided with the colonies, making him a hero to many in America. He is also considered to the world's first political conservative, and many conservatives today praise him for that reason. His works included:
- "Inquiries into the Sublime and Beautiful" (defending the American colonies and examining how people interpret what they see)
- "Reflections on the Revolution in France" (warning that the French Revolution was evil because a few would gain control and abuse their power)