Edmund Burke: Selected Writings and Speeches

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Gateway Editions
Published: 06/01/1997
ISBN: 9780895264077
Pages: 702
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.45w x 1.49d