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The book presents a critical analysis of the French Revolution, arguing against its violent and chaotic nature. Written originally as a letter and later expanded, it reflects Edmund Burke's concerns about lawlessness and disorder. As a prominent figure who previously supported the American Revolution, his condemnation of the French upheaval surprised many. Burke emphasizes the importance of tradition, property rights, and monarchy, predicting the Revolution's descent into bloodshed and dictatorship, which ultimately came to pass during the Reign of Terror and Napoleon's rise.
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Reflections on the Revolution in France, Edmund Burke
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Reflections on the Revolution in France
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edmund Burke
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9781420958836
- Category
- History
- Description
- The book presents a critical analysis of the French Revolution, arguing against its violent and chaotic nature. Written originally as a letter and later expanded, it reflects Edmund Burke's concerns about lawlessness and disorder. As a prominent figure who previously supported the American Revolution, his condemnation of the French upheaval surprised many. Burke emphasizes the importance of tradition, property rights, and monarchy, predicting the Revolution's descent into bloodshed and dictatorship, which ultimately came to pass during the Reign of Terror and Napoleon's rise.