Letter to a Member of the National Assembly in Answer to Some Objections to.

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Letter to a Member of the National Assembly in Answer to Some Objections to. Edmund Burke A HANDSOMELY BOUND COPY The letter to a member of the National Assembly was published in February 1791 and is notable for its open condemnation of Rousseau and his influence on French politics and ethics. Burke avoids any punches, calling Rousseau a man driven by vanity and lack of taste. Chides the leaders of the French Revolution for following Rousseau, thereby reversing the ideals of taste and grace, which are worthy of preservation, and combining them with aristocracy, the target of the French Revolution. DESCRIPTION Octavo. Set in Monotype Bulmer on pure cotton Fabriano Tiepolo paper in an edition of 25 copies (this is no 6). Bound by hand in full leather with marbled boards, titles and decoration to spine gilt, marbled edges. Housed in a hand-made slipcase. Attractively bound by hand. CONDITION Brand new copy in a fine binding. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. N° de ref. del artículo 12

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