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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.
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Sidney, Algernon Sidney
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Sidney
- Subtitle
- Court Maxims
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Algernon Sidney
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 260
- ISBN13
- 9780521461757
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- 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.