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100 1 _aBurke, Edmund,
_d1729-1797
245 1 4 _aThe Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 06 (of 12)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-04-24
508 _aProduced 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
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1820
653 _aPolitical science -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15702
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