Sir Thomas More was an English lawyer, social philosopher, and author who embodied the spirit of Renaissance humanism. His writings delve into political systems and societal structures, most notably in his exploration of an imaginary ideal island nation in "Utopia." More's work reflects his profound convictions and philosophical outlook, grappling with the intersection of idealism and reality. His ideas and life path established him as a significant figure whose intellectual legacy continues to resonate.
The narrative explores Thomas More's life beyond his famous conflict with Henry VIII, highlighting his deep devotion to God and moral principles. His execution for treason marks the culmination of a life dedicated to faith and integrity, showcasing the complexities of his character and the historical context of his time. Through this lens, the book delves into More's unwavering commitment to his beliefs amidst political turmoil.
Based on Machiavelli's own first-hand experience as an emissary of the Florentine Republic to the courts of Europe, 'The Prince' analyses the usually violent ways by which men seize, retain and lose political power.
First published in 1516, during a period of astonishing political and technological change, Sir Thomas More's utopia depicts an imaginary society free of private property, sexual discrimination and religious intolerance.
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The book presents Thomas More's account of King Richard III, written during his tenure on Henry VIII's Privy Council. Composed between 1513 and 1518, it offers insights into the political landscape of the time and reflects More's perspective as a public servant. The narrative delves into the complexities of Richard's reign, blending historical facts with More's interpretations, ultimately shaping the legacy of one of England's most controversial monarchs.
A unique edition of three early modern utopian texts, using a contemporary translation of More's Utopia and examining the Renaissance world view as shown by these writers. The edition includes the illustrative material that accompanied early editions of Utopia, full chronologies of the authors, notes, and glossary.
With the publication of Utopia (1516), Thomas More provided a scathing analysis of the shortcomings of his own society, a realistic suggestion for an alternative mode of social organization, and a satire on unrealistic idealism. Enormously influential, it remains a challenging as well as a playful text. This edition reprints Ralph Robinson's 1556 translation from More's original Latin together with letters and illustrations that accompanied early editions of Utopia. This edition also includes two other, hitherto less accessible, utopian narratives. New Atlantis (1627) offers a fictional illustration of Francis Bacon's visionary ideal of the role that science should play in the modern society. Henry Neville's The Isle of Pines (1668), a precursor of Defoe's Robinson Crusoe, engages with some of the sexual, racial, and colonialist anxieties of the end of the early modern period. Bringing together these three New World texts, and situating them in a wider Renaissance context, this edition - which includes letters, maps, and alphabets that accompanied early editions - illustrates the diversity of the early modern utopian imagination, as well as the different purposes to which it could be put.
Utopia is a work of fiction and socio-political satire by Thomas More published in 1516 in Latin. The book is a frame narrative primarily depicting a fictional island society and its religious, social and political customs. Many aspects of More's description of Utopia are reminiscent of life in monasteries.
Exploring the concept of an ideal society, Thomas More's narrative unfolds on the fictional island of Utopia, presenting a detailed structure of a perfect community. Through insightful reflections on justice, governance, and societal norms, the work challenges readers to consider the complexities of creating a just and equitable society. As a cornerstone of political philosophy and social critique, it continues to resonate with those interested in the intricacies of societal organization and moral ideals.
The book presents a fictional island society that serves as a platform for socio-political satire, exploring its unique religious, social, and political customs. It has sparked extensive debate and discussion, becoming a pivotal work in the discourse surrounding socialism, with arguments both in favor of and against the ideology.