The great melody: A thematic biography and commented anthology of Edmund Burke

O'Brien, Conor Cruise. The Great Melody - A thematic Biography and commented Anthology of Edmund Burke. London, Minerva, 1993. 20 cm. LXXV, 692 pages. Illustrated. Original Hardcover with original dustjacket. Excellent, as new condition with only minor signs of external wear. Chapters include: Ireland 1729-1780 / American Colonies 1765-1778 / American Colonies, Ireland 1778-1783 / India 1767 - 1790 / France 1789 - 1791 / France, Ireland, India 1791 - 1797 / Note on Sources etc. An authoritative study of Edmund Burke, the man and his age. It aims to liberate this remarkable, tormented and brilliant man from the obscurity usually created by so many confusing details of British political life. Conor Cruise O'Brien also wrote Parnell and his Party.