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Gateway to the French Revolution: Select Writings by Edmund Burke, Friedrich Gentz, and Joseph de Maistre
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BURKE, EDMUND ET AL
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ISBN: 9781684514502
Author: BURKE, EDMUND ET AL
The legacy of the French Revolution critiqued by the most important thinkers of the day
Gateway to the French Revolution brings together voices critical of the French Revolution and its profound aftermath. This collection highlights the perspectives of three influential figures whose ideas shaped political thought and discourse during and after this tumultuous period:
- Edmund Burke: Renowned for his critique of the Revolution, Burke's insights set into motion the development of political Conservatism.
- Friedrich Gentz: A lesser-known Austrian diplomat who condemned the excesses of the Terror and later played a pivotal role as an architect of European peace following Napoleon's failed ambitions.
- Joseph de Maistre: A Savoiard nobleman whose reflections fueled a counter-revolutionary reactionary current that continues to have implications in our contemporary world.
This essential volume offers a window into the minds of those who challenged the Revolution's ideals and provides a deeper understanding of its lasting impact on history and political thought.
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Gateway to the French Revolution: Select Writings by Edmund Burke, Friedrich Gentz, and Joseph de Maistre
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