Alfred Cobban Libri

The book explores the political and social ideas of Edmund Burke and his followers, the Lake Poets, highlighting their influence on contemporary thought. It examines the revival of interest in Burke's philosophy, making it a valuable resource for students of politics, philosophy, and history. The study delves into the connections between Burke's ideas and the literary contributions of the Lake Poets, offering insights into their enduring relevance.

Alfred Cobban's classic work is here reissued in this 1999 student edition. Professor Gwynne Lewis provides a new introduction, contextualising Professor Cobban's study and bringing the reader up to date with recent developments. The Social Interpretation of the French Revolution remains essential reading for all students of the period.

Beginning with the refashioning of French laws and institutions under Napoleon in 1799, this book looks at French history up to the Commune of Paris in 1871. The book devotes attention to the great turning-points of the period aiming to stimulate readers to formulate their own judgements.

This second volume begins with the refashioning of French laws and institutions under Napoleon Bonaparte in 1799 and ends with the Commune of Paris in 1871. While there is an ample supply of "facts", this book devotes more attention to the great turning-points of the period aiming not to force agreement wih his own interpretation but rather to stimulate readers to ask their own questions and formulate their own judgements.