Physical description

343 p. : includes biographical notes on Edmund Burke, Table of Contents, annotations by editor/publisher Alexander Murray.

Publication type

non-fiction

Inscriptions & markings

Book plate pasted inside front cover: 'Linton / Mechanics' Institute / Established, 1871'. Signed 'J.Dodds, Secretary'. Book plate indicates book was part of original Linton Mechanics' Institute collection, acquired before 1891.

Summary

Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was born in Ireland and became a member of the British House of Commons. He spoke and wrote widely on political and philosophical topics. He was noted for his support of the American Revolution, and his opposition to the French Revolution.