Gain insight into the intellectual life of Edmund Burke with Sir James Prior's absorbing biography. Burke was a statesman and political theorist during the 18th century whose work had a profound impact on Western political thought. Follow the life of this fascinating man from his childhood in Dublin to his rise to prominence in the House of Commons to his final days. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of ideas and politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.