All 12 volumes of Burke's works, from the edition first published in 1887, plus a biography of Burke by John Morley. According to Wikipedia: "Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was an Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher, who served for many years in the British House of Commons as a member of the Whig party. He is mainly remembered for his support of the American colonies in the dispute with King George III and Great Britain that led to the American Revolution and fo...

I am well aware that to try to write Mr. Gladstone's life at all—the life of a man who held an imposing place in many high national transactions, whose character and career may be regarded in such various lights, whose interests were so manifold, and whose years bridged so long a span of time—is a stroke of temerity. To try to write his life to-day, is to push temerity still further. The ashes of controversy, in which he was much concerned, are still hot; perspective, scale, relation, must...

All 12 volumes of Burke's works, from the edition first published in 1887, plus a biography of Burke by John Morley. According to Wikipedia: "Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was an Irish statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher, who served for many years in the British House of Commons as a member of the Whig party. He is mainly remembered for his support of the American colonies in the dispute with King George III and Great Britain that led to the American Revolution and fo...

Biography of Voltaire by John Morley.John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, (1838 – 1923), was a British Liberal statesman, writer and newspaper editor. Morley was a Trustee of the British Museum from 1894 to 1921, Honorary Professor of Ancient Literature at the Royal Academy of Arts, and member of the Historical Manuscripts Commission. He was Chancellor of the Victoria University of Manchester from 1908 until 1923, when he resigned. He was nominated for a Nobel prize in li...

A biography of Edmund Burke written by John Morley.Edmund Burke ( 1729 – 1797) was an Anglo-Irish statesman born in Dublin, as well as an author, orator, political theorist and philosopher, who after moving to London in 1750 served as a member of parliament (MP) between 1766 and 1794 in the House of Commons with the Whig Party.In the nineteenth century, Burke was praised by both conservatives and liberals. Subsequently, in the twentieth century he became widely regarded as t...

John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn OM, PC (24 December 1838 – 23 September 1923) was a British Liberal statesman, writer and newspaper editor. Initially a journalist, he was elected a Member of Parliament in 1883. He was Chief Secretary for Ireland in 1886 and between 1892 and 1895, Secretary of State for India between 1905 and 1910 and again in 1911 and Lord President of the Council between 1910 and 1914. Morley was a distinguished political commentator, and biographer of his h...

"Studies in Literature" by John Morley is a profound exploration of the relationship between literature and society. Morley, a prominent figure in the literary and political landscape, delves into the works of various authors, examining how their writings reflect and influence the cultural and social dynamics of their time. His insightful critiques and analyses provide readers with a deeper understanding of the literary canon, highlighting the importance of context in interpreting literary...

Classic biography of the French philosophyer. According to Wikipedia: "Isidore Auguste Marie François Xavier Comte (19 January 1798 5 September 1857), better known as Auguste Comte, was a French philosopher, a founder of the discipline of sociology and of the doctrine of positivism. He may be regarded as the first philosopher of science in the modern sense of the term. Strongly influenced by the Utopian socialist Henri de Saint-Simon, Comte developed the positive philosophy in an attempt t...

The Complete Works of John MorleyJohn Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, OM, PC, FRS, FBA, was a British Liberal statesman, writer and newspaper editor. Initially a journalist, he was elected a Member of Parliament in 1883.This collection includes the following titles:RousseauDiderot and the Encyclopaedists (Vol 1 of 2)Critical Miscellanies (Vol 1 of 3)Critical Miscellanies (Vol 2 of 3)Critical Miscellanies, Vol 3 of 3)The Lif...

This edition features• three complete books• a linked Table of Contents, linked Footnotes, and linked IndexCONTENTSVOL. IBook I (1809-1831)Book II(1832-1846)Book III (1847-1852)Book IV (1853-1859)AppendixChronologyVOL. IIBook V. 1859-1868Book VI. 1869-1874AppendixFootnotesVOL. IIIBook VIII. 1880-1885Book IX. 1885-1886Book X. 1886-1892Chronology

In "Machiavelli," John Morley embarks on an extensive exploration of the life and thought of the Italian political philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli. Written in the late 19th century, this insightful work employs a narrative style that is both accessible and deeply analytical, bridging literary eloquence with scholarly rigor. Morley contextualizes Machiavelli's ideas within the turbulent backdrop of Renaissance politics, shedding light on the complexities of power, ethics, and human nature t...

"Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3), Essay 9: The Expansion of England" by John Morley explores the historical and cultural implications of England's expansion during its imperial phase. Morley delves into the motivations behind colonialism, examining the interplay of economic interests, national pride, and the spread of civilization. He articulates the complexities of England's role on the global stage, highlighting both the benefits and the moral dilemmas associated with imperialism. Th...