Three Letters to the Right Hon. Edmund Burke (Classic Reprint): On the State of Public Affairs and Particularly on the Late Outrageous Attacks on His Pension - Couverture souple

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9781331592402: Three Letters to the Right Hon. Edmund Burke (Classic Reprint): On the State of Public Affairs and Particularly on the Late Outrageous Attacks on His Pension

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Three spirited essays explore privilege, public morals, and the limits of power in a pivotal 1796 moment.

This collection examines how aristocracy, politics, and public opinion shape a nation in turmoil. Written as a dialogue with contemporary events, it offers sharp, accessible arguments about leadership, reform, and the duties of citizens.

The book presents a pointed critique of monarchy and the noble class, asking what power should look like in a republic or a reform-minded era. It foregrounds questions about prestige, governance, and the balance between privilege and accountability, all in a clear, argumentative voice that invites debate without losing sight of the historical moment.

Clear analysis of the role of aristocracy and its influence on policy and public life
Arguments about the proper limits of power, and the responsibilities of rulers and the governed
Engaging dialogue that situates philosophy, politics, and morality in 18th-century debates
Accessible rhetoric that supports readers new to historical political pamphlets

Ideal for readers of political history, 18th-century thought, and debates about reform and governance.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331592402
ISBN 13: 9781331592402
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 60
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ISBN 10 : 1331592402 ISBN 13 : 9781331592402

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a series of three letters written by the author to Edmund Burke, an 18th-century statesman and philosopher. The letters critique Burke's change of political views, his pension, and his role in the prosecution of Warren Hastings. Burke had made a name for himself as a champion of the American colonists in their struggle for independence from Britain. Yet in the wake of the French Revolution, Burke reversed his positions. He defended the monarchy and aristocracy and supported harsh measures against those who sought reform. The author challenges Burke's arguments, accusing him of hypocrisy and a betrayal of his principles. The letters provide an in-depth examination of Burke's political thought and his role in shaping British history. They shed light on the intellectual and political landscape of the late 18th century, a time of great upheaval and transformation. This book will appeal to readers interested in the history of political thought, the French Revolution, and the life and work of Edmund Burke. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331592402_0

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