Edmund Burke: Selected Writings and SpeechesThis is the most comprehensive anthology of works and speeches by the statesman and political philosopher Edmund Burke (1729-1797). Peter J. Stanlis, professor of humanities emeritus at Rockford College, has taken care to preserve the beauty of Burke's prose while selecting the most essential passages from his numerous writings. Stanlis's introduction gives important insight into Burke's early life, education, professional training, literary and political career, prose style, political philosophy, and more. |
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Contents
III | 1 |
IV | 45 |
V | 47 |
VI | 76 |
X | 104 |
XI | 115 |
XII | 117 |
XIII | 121 |
XXXIV | 372 |
XXXV | 377 |
XXXVI | 383 |
XXXVII | 386 |
XXXIX | 395 |
XL | 405 |
XLI | 407 |
XLIV | 439 |
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