Edmund Burke
Complete Works of Edmund Burke (Illustrated)
They augur misgovernment at a distance; and snuff the approach of tyranny in every tainted breeze. (Excerpt- Profitable Intelligence)
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Description
The British statesman Edmund Burke is an important figure in the history of political theory. Burke is chiefly remembered for his support of the cause of the American Revolutionaries, Catholic emancipation and for his later objections of the French Revolution, leading to his becoming a leading figure in the conservative faction of the Whig Party. This comprehensive eBook presents Burke’s complete works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)
* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Burke’s life and works
* Concise introductions to the major works
* Rare pamphlets and political works, not available in other collections
* Includes ‘The Reformer’ articles, published when Burke was eighteen-years old — first time in digital print
* Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts
* Excellent formatting of the texts
* Includes Burke’s letters and speeches – spend hours exploring the statesman’s diverse works
* Features two biographies – discover Burke’s literary life
* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres
