Selected Letters of Edmund Burke
Edited and with an Introduction by Harvey C. Mansfield
508 pages
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© 1984
Edmund Burke (1729-97) was a British statesman, a political philosopher, a literary critic, the grandfather of modern conservatism, and an elegant, prolific letter writer and prose stylist. His most important letters, filled with sparkling prose and profound insights, are gathered here for the first time in one volume. Arranged topically, the letters bring alive Burke's passionate views on such issues as party politics, reform and revolution, British relations with America, India, and Ireland, toleration and religion, and literary and philosophical concerns.
Contents
Preface
Short Titles
Introduction
Burke's Theory of Political Practice
A Sketch of Burke's Life
Burke's Selected Correspondence
1. Private and Public Life
2. Literary Friends and Philosophical Concerns
3. Toleration and Religion
4. Party: The Politics of Friendship and Principle
5. America: Burke as Agent and Representative
6. Reform and Revolution
7. Counterrevolution
8. India: Burke's Monument
9. Ireland: Burke's Constant Cause
10. Party: Burke on his Own
Index
Short Titles
Introduction
Burke's Theory of Political Practice
A Sketch of Burke's Life
Burke's Selected Correspondence
1. Private and Public Life
2. Literary Friends and Philosophical Concerns
3. Toleration and Religion
4. Party: The Politics of Friendship and Principle
5. America: Burke as Agent and Representative
6. Reform and Revolution
7. Counterrevolution
8. India: Burke's Monument
9. Ireland: Burke's Constant Cause
10. Party: Burke on his Own
Index
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