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A Letter To A Noble Lord is a book written by the famous Irish statesman and philosopher, Edmund Burke. The book is a letter addressed to a noble lord, in which Burke expresses his opinions on various political and social issues of the time. Burke discusses the importance of tradition, the role of government, and the need to balance individual rights with the common good. He also reflects on the state of society and the dangers of radicalism and revolution. The book is a powerful critique of contemporary political thought and a call to action for those who believe in the importance of preserving the values of the past. Burke's writing is eloquent and persuasive, making this book an important contribution to political philosophy and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of political thought.Why will they not let me remain in obscurity and inaction? Are they apprehensive, that if an atom of me remains, the sect has something to fear? Must I be annihilated, lest, like old John Zisca's, my skin might be made into a drum, to animate Europe to eternal battle, against a tyranny that threatens to overwhelm all Europe, and all the human race.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162649115
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 38
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x2 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 82 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 12. december 2024

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A Letter To A Noble Lord is a book written by the famous Irish statesman and philosopher, Edmund Burke. The book is a letter addressed to a noble lord, in which Burke expresses his opinions on various political and social issues of the time. Burke discusses the importance of tradition, the role of government, and the need to balance individual rights with the common good. He also reflects on the state of society and the dangers of radicalism and revolution. The book is a powerful critique of contemporary political thought and a call to action for those who believe in the importance of preserving the values of the past. Burke's writing is eloquent and persuasive, making this book an important contribution to political philosophy and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of political thought.Why will they not let me remain in obscurity and inaction? Are they apprehensive, that if an atom of me remains, the sect has something to fear? Must I be annihilated, lest, like old John Zisca's, my skin might be made into a drum, to animate Europe to eternal battle, against a tyranny that threatens to overwhelm all Europe, and all the human race.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.

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