Edmund Burke: Selected Writings and Speeches

Edmund Burke: Selected Writings and Speeches by Burke, Edmund. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780895264077.

This is the most comprehensive anthology of works and speeches by the statesman and political philosopher Edmund Burke (1729-1797). Peter J. Stanlis, professor of humanities emeritus at Rockford College, has taken care to preserve the beauty of Burkes prose while selecting the most essential passages from his numerous writings. Stanliss introduction gives important insight into Burkes early life, education, professional training, literary and political career, prose style, political philosophy, and more.