Reflections on the Revolution in FranceAnchor Press/Doubleday, 1973 - 515 Published in 1790, two years before the start of the Terror, this work offered a remarkably prescient view of the chaos that lay ahead. A classic of political science and a cornerstone of modern conservative thought, it articulates a defense of property, religion, and traditional values that resonates with modern readers. |
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... English Govern- ment , are always controlled by its influence . Naturally , these journals continually assail the French Revolution and give an entirely false idea of its aims , solely with the view of mis- leading the people of England ...
... English Govern- ment , are always controlled by its influence . Naturally , these journals continually assail the French Revolution and give an entirely false idea of its aims , solely with the view of mis- leading the people of England ...
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... English descendants . In the State of New York , about half are Dutch , the rest English , Scotch and Irish . In New Jersey , a mixture of English and Dutch , with some Scotch and Irish . In Pennsylvania , about one - third are Eng ...
... English descendants . In the State of New York , about half are Dutch , the rest English , Scotch and Irish . In New Jersey , a mixture of English and Dutch , with some Scotch and Irish . In Pennsylvania , about one - third are Eng ...
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... English , on coming up with the packet , passed himself for the captain of an English frigate , and invited the captain of the packet on board , which , when done , he sent some of his own hands and secured the mail . But be the ...
... English , on coming up with the packet , passed himself for the captain of an English frigate , and invited the captain of the packet on board , which , when done , he sent some of his own hands and secured the mail . But be the ...
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