Reflections on the Revolution in France (Oxford World's Classics)

This new and up-to-date edition of a book that has been central to political philosophy, history, and revolutionary thought for two hundred years offers readers a dire warning of the consequences that follow the mismanagement of change. Written for a generation presented with challenges of terrible proportions--the Industrial, American, and French Revolutions, to name the most obvious--Burke's emReflections of the Revolution in France/em displays an acute awareness of how high political stakes can be, as well as a keen ability to set contemporary problems within a wider context of political theory.brbrstrongAbout the Series: /strongFor over 100 years strongOxford World's Classics /stronghas made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.