"Critical Miscellanies (Volume 2 of 3), Essay 4: Joseph de Maistre" is the fourth essay in the collection "Critical Miscellanies" written by the eminent English publicist John Morley. In this book, the author devoted his attention to the life and thought of the outstanding French thinker and statesman Joseph de Maistre. Morley examines the Master's main ideas and philosophies and reproduces his unique perspective on the political and social aspects of his time. This book is a valuable resource for those interested in the political philosophy and history of nineteenth-century Europe.