History Of The Life And Times Of Edmund Burke V1

By Thomas Macknight

Book Overview

""History of the Life and Times of Edmund Burke"" is a two-volume biography of the famous Irish statesman and philosopher, Edmund Burke, written by Thomas Macknight. The first volume covers Burke's early life, including his childhood in Dublin, his education at Trinity College, and his early political career. Macknight also explores Burke's intellectual development, including his interest in philosophy and his early writings on aesthetics and literary criticism.The book then delves into Burke's political career, including his time as a member of the British Parliament and his involvement in the American Revolution. Macknight examines Burke's political philosophy, including his support for the American colonies and his opposition to the French Revolution.Throughout the book, Macknight provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Burke, exploring both his strengths and weaknesses as a politician and thinker. The book is well-researched and draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Burke's own writings and correspondence.Overall, ""History of the Life and Times of Edmund Burke"" is an insightful and engaging biography of one of the most important political figures of the 18th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the development of modern democracy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162925787
• ISBN13: 9781162925783
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"