The Genius Of Edmund Burke (1866)

The Genius of Edmund Burke is a biographical work written by James Locke Batchelder in 1866. The book explores the life and ideas of Edmund Burke, an Irish statesman, philosopher, and writer who is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of modern conservatism. The book begins with an overview of Burke's early life, including his education at Trinity College, Dublin, and his early career as a lawyer. It then delves into his political career, including his time in the British Parliament and his role in the American Revolution. Throughout the book, Batchelder examines Burke's political philosophy, which emphasized the importance of tradition, order, and stability in society. Burke believed that society should be organized around established institutions and customs, rather than abstract principles or ideologies. The book also explores Burke's literary career, including his influential works such as Reflections on the Revolution in France and A Philosophical Enquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful. Overall, The Genius of Edmund Burke provides a comprehensive portrait of one of the most important political thinkers of the 18th century, and sheds light on the origins of modern conservatism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.