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Jones, Emily, 1987-

Edmund Burke and the invention of modern Conservatism, 1830-1914 : an intellectual history / Emily Jones. - First edition. - 1 online resource. - Oxford historical monographs . - Oxford historical monographs. .

This edition previously issued in print: 2017.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Edmund Burke, 18th-century Irishman and politician, was no 'C/conservative', yet 'Burkean conservatism' is seen as the core of modern C/conservatism. This volume shows how Burke's legacy was transformed over the course of the 19th century to create one of our most significant theories of modern politics and thought.

Specialized.

ISBN: 9780191839665 (ebook) : No price

Subjects--Personal Names:
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797 --Political and social views.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Conservatism--History--Great Britain--19th century.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Great Britain--Politics and government--1837-1901.

LC Class. No.: DA530

Dewey Class. No.: 320.52092