02629cam a22003133u 4500 15702 UtSlPG 20260610133352.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797 The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 06 (of 12) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-04-24 Produced by Paul Murray, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr "The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 06 (of 12)" by Edmund Burke is a historical collection of political writings and letters, likely written in the late 18th century. This volume focuses specifically on Burke's reflections and analyses regarding complex political matters of his time, particularly the French Revolution and its implications on England and Europe. Readers can expect an in-depth examination of Burke's political philosophy and criticisms of contemporary political theories, primarily addressing the themes of governance, liberty, and revolution. The opening portion of this volume begins with a preface by the editor, who discusses the meticulously curated content of this collection, revealing the challenges faced in compiling Burke's work posthumously. The editor highlights significant letters, including Burke's responses to political proposals regarding peace with France and reflections on the climate of political discourse during the revolutionary period. The text sets the stage for Burke's profound critiques of the French Revolution, emphasizing the dangers of radical political shifts and the potential consequences for established governance and societal order. Through a preliminary correspondence, important figures such as Lord Fitzwilliam and Lord Auckland are engaged, establishing a backdrop for the subsequent analysis of peace negotiations and political ideologies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1820 Political science -- Early works to 1800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15702 57090 57090