Burke's Letters On A Regicide Peace (1893)
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ISBN10: 1104627752
ISBN13: 9781104627751
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104627751
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 216
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.46 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Burke's Letters On A Regicide Peace is a historical book written by the famous British statesman and philosopher Edmund Burke in 1795. The book contains a series of letters written by Burke to a French aristocrat, Charles-Jean-Francois Depont, in which Burke expresses his views on the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror.Burke's letters are a scathing critique of the French Revolution and its aftermath, which he saw as a violent and destructive force that threatened the stability and order of Europe. He argues that the Revolution was driven by radical ideology and a desire for power, rather than a genuine desire for liberty and equality.Burke also criticizes the policies of the British government towards France, which he sees as naive and misguided. He argues that Britain should take a more aggressive stance towards the French Republic, and that peace with France can only be achieved through the defeat of the revolutionary forces.Throughout the book, Burke draws on his extensive knowledge of history, philosophy, and political theory to make his arguments. He also uses vivid language and rhetorical flourishes to make his points, making the book both informative and engaging to read.Overall, Burke's Letters On A Regicide Peace is a powerful and influential work of political philosophy that continues to be studied and debated by scholars today. It offers a unique perspective on one of the most important events in European history, and provides valuable insights into the nature of revolution, democracy, and political power.With Introduction And Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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