English Men of Letters

""English Men of Letters: Edmund Burke"" by John Morley is a biography of the famous Irish statesman and philosopher, Edmund Burke. The book explores Burke's life, his political career, and his contributions to the development of political thought in Europe and America. Morley examines Burke's views on the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the role of government in society. He also discusses Burke's literary works, including his influential treatise ""Reflections on the Revolution in France."" Through a detailed analysis of Burke's life and work, Morley provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of this important figure in English history. This book is part of a series of biographies of notable English writers and thinkers, and is ideal for anyone interested in political philosophy, history, or literature.1879. This volume is a biographical narrative of Edmund Burke. Contents: Early Life and First Writings; In Ireland, Parliament, Beaconsfield; Constitutional Struggles; Rockingham Party, Paris, Election at Bristol, American War; Economical Reform, Burke in Office, Fall of His Party; Burke and His Friends; New Ministry, Warren Hastings, Burke's Public Position; French Revolution; Burke and His Party, Progress of the Revolution, Ireland, Last Years; Burke's Literary Character.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.