The Speech of Henry Brougham in the House of Commons on May 8, 1818 is a historical text that focuses on two important topics of the time: the education of the poor and charitable abuses. The speech was given by Henry Brougham, a prominent British lawyer, Whig politician, and social reformer who was known for his advocacy of education reform and his efforts to improve the lives of the working class.In this speech, Brougham argues that the education...