Reflections on the Revolution in France - A Critical Edition (Hardcover, A Critical ed)

The French Revolution is a defining moment in world history, and usually it has been first approached by English-speaking readers through the picture painted of it by Edmund Burke. "Reflections on the Revolution in France" is a classic work in a range of fields from history through political science to literature, and securely holds its place among the canon of "great books." Yet its meaning is still contested and often misunderstood, equally by those who wish to admire or to denigrate Burke for his present-day relevance. This edition aims to locate Burke once again in his contemporary political and intellectual setting. Alone among recent versions, it reprints the text of the first edition of the "Reflections," and shows how Burke amended it as his knowledge of the Revolution deepened. It is certain to become the standard edition for scholars and students alike.
The editor's Introduction is much more extensive than that of any previous edition. It situates the "Reflections" in Burke's life and the development of his ideas, the history of English political thought, the debate about the French Revolution, and the debate the book itself inspired. But the Introduction is more than a compendium of information; it is a thoughtful, coherent interpretation of Burke and his book. The editor's notes are also fuller than those of any previous edition, glossing many literary and biblical allusions missed by previous editors. He also supplies an extended note on the text, a biographical guide, and a bibliography, helpfully presented in discursive form.

General

Imprint:	Stanford University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2002
First published:	February 2002
Authors:	Edmund Burke
Editors:	J. C. D. Clark
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth / Cloth
Pages:	448
Edition:	A Critical ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-8047-3923-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900
LSN:	0-8047-3923-4
Barcode:	9780804739238

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