Thoughts On French Affairs - Edmund Burke - Bog

Thoughts On French Affairs is a book written by Edmund Burke, an Irish statesman and philosopher, in response to the French Revolution. The book is a collection of Burke's thoughts and opinions on the events and political climate in France during the late 18th century. Burke was a staunch opponent of the French Revolution, and his book reflects his conservative views on the subject. He argues that the revolution was misguided and that the radical changes it brought about were dangerous and destructive. Burke also criticizes the Enlightenment ideals that he believed were at the root of the revolution, particularly the belief in reason and individual liberty. The book is divided into several sections, each of which deals with a different aspect of the French Revolution. Burke discusses the causes of the revolution, the events that led up to it, and the various factions and groups that emerged during the revolution. He also analyzes the impact of the revolution on French society and politics, as well as its influence on other countries in Europe. Overall, Thoughts On French Affairs is a powerful critique of the French Revolution and its aftermath. It remains a significant work in the history of political thought and is widely regarded as one of Burke's most important works.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.