Edmund Burke

by Dennis O'Keeffe

Book Overview

Edmund Burke, 1729-1797, was perceived as leading progressive figure until he published his reaction to the French Revolution, Reflections on the Revolution in France, which he wrote as the Revolution unfolded. This volume places Burke in his historical context and carefully sets out the whole of Burke's philosophical contribution. It not only discusses the reception of Burker by his contemporaries, but also the impact of his ideas on politics...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441198121
• ISBN13: 9781441198129
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"