Discourses on Government; Volume 1
- 466 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Algernon Sidney Book order
Algernon Sidney was an English republican political theorist whose work became a cornerstone of Western thought. In his most famous work, Discourses Concerning Government, Sidney challenged the Divine Right of Kings theory, proposing concepts such as limited government and the right of citizens to alter or abolish a corrupt government. His ideas, which profoundly influenced the founding of the United States and were called the "textbook of the American revolution," ultimately cost him his life. Though executed for his beliefs, Sidney endured as a revered Whig patriot, hero, and martyr.
- 2022
- 2022
Sydney Papers: Consisting of a Journal of the Earl of Leicester, and Original Letters of Algernon Sydney
- 330 pages
- 12 hours of reading
- 2022
Of the Use and Abuse of Parliaments: In Two Historical Discourses
- 350 pages
- 13 hours of reading
- 2022
Discourses on Government; Volume 2
- 488 pages
- 18 hours of reading
- 2022
The Works of Algernon Sydney
- 878 pages
- 31 hours of reading
- 2016
Discourses On Government, Volume 3
- 470 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Culturally significant, this reproduction preserves the integrity of the original artifact, including copyright references and library stamps. It serves as a vital part of the knowledge base of civilization, reflecting the historical context and scholarly importance of the work. Readers can expect an authentic experience that connects them to the original text and its legacy in libraries worldwide.
- 2010
The dialogue structure of Court Maxims offers a dynamic exploration of government principles and political practices, reflecting Algernon Sidney's radical republican ideals during his exile. This recently rediscovered manuscript, written before his execution in 1683 for opposing Charles II, provides crucial insights into the international dimensions of 17th-century republican thought. Its vivid discussions contribute significantly to understanding the republican tradition amidst the backdrop of absolutism, making it an essential text for scholars of early modern political theory.
- 1996
Written in response to Sir Robert Filmer’s Patriarcha (1680), the Discourses Concerning Government by Algernon Sidney (1623–1683) has been treasured for more than three centuries as a classic defense of republicanism and popular government. Thomas G. West is Paul and Dawn Potter Professor of Politics, Hillsdale College.