This multi-volume biography delves into the life and thought of a pivotal 18th-century figure. It traces his Irish upbringing and education, alongside his early writings that shaped his intellectual trajectory. The series meticulously charts his parliamentary career through crucial historical moments, including the tumultuous years of the American War of Independence. Readers gain profound insights into the mind of a statesman whose ideas left an indelible mark on political philosophy and practice.
Volume one of a two-volume biography of 18th-century politician and thinker, Edmund Burke. It explores the years from 1730 to 1784, and describes his Irish upbringing and education, early writing, and his parliamentary career throughout the years of the American War of Independence.