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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Edmund Burke

By Edmund Burke

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A collection of political writings explores governance, tradition, and the responsibilities of leadership during a time of revolution.

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"Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Edmund Burke" by Edmund Burke is a broad gathering of writings from the famous political mind, probably from the late 1700s. These writings include everything from official talks to personal letters, mainly about how governments should work, big ideas about politics, and calling out problems in society. His work really shows how he understood society and what rules should guide leaders, especially during the confusing political times he lived in. Speeches, like the ones encouraging peace with America and his thoughts on the French Revolution, are front and center. He digs into heavy topics like how governments and people should relate to each other, why old traditions are important, and why it's important to think critically about big changes. Burke's writings stand up for finding a middle ground between changing things and keeping things the way they are, thinking hard about right and wrong in politics. All through his work, he fights with ideas like freedom, power, and what leaders owe to the people, giving readers a deep look at the big ideas of his time and how they affect how we run things today.

About the Author

Edmund Burke was an Anglo-Irish statesman and philosopher who spent most of his career in Great Britain. Born in Dublin, Burke served as a member of Parliament (MP) between 1766 and 1794 in the House of Commons of Great Britain with the Whig Party.

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