Reflections on the Revolution in France

Description

Written in 1790 during the early stages of the French Revolution, Reflections on the Revolution in France is regarded as one of the foundational texts of conservative political theory. In it, the British philosopher and statesman Edmund Burke critiques the political program of the French Revolution, dismissing it as a political order founded on abstract principles. Instead, Burke advocates for constitutional rule based on received institutions, incremental reform, and sensitivity to the vagaries of human nature. Some of Burke’s predictions, such as the revolutionary government becoming a “mischievous and ignoble oligarchy” and the politicization of the military bringing about a “military republic,” proved to be prescient in the face of the Reign of Terror and Napoleon’s coup of 18 Brumaire.

Read free

This ebook is thought to be free of copyright restrictions in the United States. It may still be under copyright in other countries. If you’re not located in the United States, you must check your local laws to verify that this ebook is free of copyright restrictions in the country you’re located in before accessing, downloading, or using it.

Download for ereaders

Compatible epub — All devices and apps except Kindles and Kobos.
azw3 — Kindle devices and apps. Also download the Kindle cover thumbnail to see the cover in your Kindle’s library. Despite what you’ve been told, Kindle does not natively support epub. You may also be interested in our Kindle FAQ.
kepub — Kobo devices and apps. You may also be interested in our Kobo FAQ.
Advanced epub — An advanced format that uses the latest technology not yet fully supported by most ereaders.