Thoughts On French Affairs - Edmund Burke - Bog

""Thoughts on French Affairs"" is a political treatise written by the renowned Irish statesman and philosopher, Edmund Burke. The book was published in 1791, during the early stages of the French Revolution, and it offers a critical analysis of the revolutionary movement and its impact on France and Europe as a whole. Burke's central argument is that the French Revolution represents a dangerous and misguided attempt to overthrow traditional systems of government and social order, and that it is likely to lead to chaos, violence, and tyranny. He also argues that the revolutionary leaders are motivated by a dangerous ideology of radical egalitarianism and that their actions are likely to have disastrous consequences for the French people and for Europe as a whole. Throughout the book, Burke draws on his extensive knowledge of history and political philosophy to provide a detailed and nuanced analysis of the French Revolution and its implications for the future of Europe. ""Thoughts on French Affairs"" is widely regarded as one of the most important political treatises of the 18th century and remains a key text for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the French Revolution.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.