Thoughts On French Affairs

Thoughts on French Affairs is a political work written by Edmund Burke in 1791, in response to the French Revolution. Burke, an Irish statesman and philosopher, was a staunch opponent of the revolution and its ideals of democracy and equality. In this book, he argues that the revolution is a dangerous and misguided attempt to overthrow the established order and replace it with a radical new system. He expresses his concerns about the violence and chaos that have erupted in France, and warns that the revolution could spread to other countries and destabilize Europe as a whole. Burke also defends the traditional institutions and values of Europe, such as monarchy, religion, and social hierarchy, which he believes are necessary for maintaining order and stability in society. The book is written in a persuasive and eloquent style, and is considered a classic of conservative political thought. It remains relevant today as a critique of radical political movements and a defense of conservative values.THIS 78 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Works Of Edmund Burke V4, by Edmund Burke. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417974834.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.