Behemoth; Or, The Long Parliament
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Thomas Hobbes
Binding: Hardback
Published: FRANK CASS & CO. LTD, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Green cloth in good condition. Light foxing and tanning on endpapers. Clean text.
This seminal work of political philosophy, "Behemoth Or The Long Parliament," chronicles the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. It presents a penetrating analysis of the societal collapse and the profound challenges to sovereign power that defined that era. The author argues for the absolute necessity of a strong, centralized government to prevent civil strife and maintain peace. This incisive text illustrates the dangers of divided loyalties and the inherent human propensity towards conflict when unchecked by authority. It remains a crucial document for understanding the origins of modern political thought and the enduring questions of governance.
Author: Thomas Hobbes
Binding: Hardback
Published: FRANK CASS & CO. LTD, 1969
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Green cloth in good condition. Light foxing and tanning on endpapers. Clean text.
This seminal work of political philosophy, "Behemoth Or The Long Parliament," chronicles the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. It presents a penetrating analysis of the societal collapse and the profound challenges to sovereign power that defined that era. The author argues for the absolute necessity of a strong, centralized government to prevent civil strife and maintain peace. This incisive text illustrates the dangers of divided loyalties and the inherent human propensity towards conflict when unchecked by authority. It remains a crucial document for understanding the origins of modern political thought and the enduring questions of governance.