In this unique book, Peter J. Stanlis, the leading Burke scholar in
America, has collected all the most important works and speeches of
Edmund Burke (1729-1797), British statesman, political philosopher,
and founder of modern conservative thought and, with due care to
preserve the beauty of Burke's prose, edited them down to their
essentials. "The main purpose of these selections," Stanlis
explains, "is to present extensive and in the main unbroken samples
of Burke's most representative thought in his most characteristic
style, on a great variety of subjects." In this major effort you
can find--to name only a few topics covered--Burke's defense of
ordered liberty, his advocacy of secure property rights, his love
of Christianity and Europe's moral tradition, and his impassioned
jeremiad against the orgy of destruction that the French Revolution
became. Stanlis's general introduction gives important insight into
Burke's early life, education, professional training, literary and
political career, prose style, political philosophy, and more. In
addition, each selection is preceded by a headnote that clarifies
the selections in their historical context and includes a brief
analytical interpretation. A chronology highlights important dates
in Burke's life and career. In its compactness and
comprehensiveness, this volume is the quintessential Burke reader.
It will be of interest to historians, political scientists, and
students of literature and intellectual history.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
The Library of Conservative Thought |
| Release date: |
September 2017 |
| First published: |
2007 |
| Editors: |
Peter J Stanlis
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
714 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-138-52266-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Philosophy >
General
Books >
Philosophy >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-138-52266-X |
| Barcode: |
9781138522664 |
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