Edmund Burke: Selected Writings and Speeches Contributor(s): Burke, Edmund (Author), Stanlis, Peter J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0895264072 ISBN-13: 9780895264077 Publisher: Gateway Editions OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 1997 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Conservatism & Liberalism |
Dewey: 320 |
LCCN: 97015176 |
Lexile Measure: 1390 |
Physical Information: 1.49" H x 5.45" W x 8.25" (1.69 lbs) 702 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This 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. |