An edition of The great melody (1992)
The great melody
a thematic biography and commented anthology of Edmund Burke
By Conor Cruise O’Brien
Publish Date
1992
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Language
eng
Pages
692
Description:
A study of Edmund Burke's philosophy via close readings of his public speakings and private letters (the common themes from which making up the Grand Melody), with an eye towards correcting the distortions of his political opponents and later anti-Whig historians.
subjects: Biography, Politics and government, Political scientists, Statesmen, Orators, History, Criticism and interpretation, Burke, edmund, 1729-1797, Great britain, politics and government, 18th century, Great britain, politics and government, 19th century, Hommes d'État, Biographies, Politologues, Politique et gouvernement, Orateurs, Politieke filosofie, Politieke ideeën
People: Edmund Burke (1729-1797), George III, Charles James Fox, William Pitt, Lord Rockingham