Reflections On The Revolution In France is a political treatise written by the British statesman and philosopher Edmund Burke. Published in 1790, the book is a scathing critique of the French Revolution and the radical changes it brought about in French society. Burke argues that the Revolution was a violent and destructive attempt to overthrow the traditional social order, and that it was driven by dangerous and misguided ideas about human nature and political power. He also argues that the Revolutionaries were motivated ...
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Reflections On The Revolution In France is a political treatise written by the British statesman and philosopher Edmund Burke. Published in 1790, the book is a scathing critique of the French Revolution and the radical changes it brought about in French society. Burke argues that the Revolution was a violent and destructive attempt to overthrow the traditional social order, and that it was driven by dangerous and misguided ideas about human nature and political power. He also argues that the Revolutionaries were motivated by a dangerous and utopian vision of society that was bound to fail. Throughout the book, Burke draws on his extensive knowledge of history, philosophy, and political theory to make his case against the Revolution. He also offers a compelling defense of traditional values and institutions, arguing that they are the best guarantors of social stability and political order. Despite its controversial nature, Reflections On The Revolution In France has been widely influential in shaping conservative political thought and remains a classic of political philosophy to this day.Is it possible I should? It appears to me as if I were in a great crisis, not of the affairs of France alone, but of all Europe, perhaps of more than Europe. All circumstances taken together, the French revolution is the most astonishing that has hitherto happened in the world. The most wonderful things are brought about, in many instances by means the most absurd and ridiculous, in the most ridiculous modes.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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