A Letter to a Noble Lord (eBook)

A Call to Action: Unveiling Corruption and the Power of Political Reform in 18th-century England

Edmund Burke (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2021
42 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406645596-5 (EAN)

Infos

Edmund Burke's 'A Letter to a Noble Lord' is a political pamphlet that vehemently criticizes the abuses of power and corruption within the English government. Written in a persuasive and eloquent style, Burke tackles the issues of aristocratic privilege and the duty of those in positions of authority to serve the common good. The book serves as a powerful indictment of the erosion of moral values in society and a call to action for political reform. Set against the backdrop of the turbulent times in 18th-century England, Burke's insightful analysis sheds light on the complexities of political power and the responsibilities that come with it. As a foundational text in political philosophy, 'A Letter to a Noble Lord' offers timeless lessons on the importance of moral integrity and the dangers of unchecked authority. A must-read for anyone interested in understanding the principles of good governance and ethical leadership.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.4.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Politische Theorie
• Schlagworte: 1790s works • 18th century Literature • british authors • Classic • Edmund Burke • Intellectual history • Letters • Letter writing • Political criticism • Political Philosophy • political theory • rhetoric • Scottish Enlightenment