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The Public and Domestic Life of Edmund Burke is a biographical work written by Peter Burke in 1854. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Edmund Burke, a prominent Irish statesman and philosopher who played a significant role in shaping British political thought during the late 18th century.The book covers both Burke's public and private life, exploring his political career as a member of parliament and his contributions to political theory. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships.Burke's views on a wide range of topics, including…mehr

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The Public and Domestic Life of Edmund Burke is a biographical work written by Peter Burke in 1854. The book provides a detailed account of the life of Edmund Burke, a prominent Irish statesman and philosopher who played a significant role in shaping British political thought during the late 18th century.The book covers both Burke's public and private life, exploring his political career as a member of parliament and his contributions to political theory. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage, family, and friendships.Burke's views on a wide range of topics, including government, society, religion, and the natural world, are examined in depth. The book also includes a discussion of his most famous 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 Public and Domestic Life of Edmund Burke is a comprehensive and informative account of one of the most influential figures in British political history.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.
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Peter Burke was, from 1962-79, one of the leading educational innovators in developing the inter-disciplinary School of European Studies at University of Sussex. He then moved to the University of Cambridge, where he now holds the title of Professor Emeritus of Cultural History and Fellow of Emmanuel College. He is celebrated world-wide as a historian both of the early modern era and as a writer and teacher who emphasizes the relevance of social and cultural history to modern issues. He is married to Brazilian historian Maria Lúcia Garcia Pallares-Burke.