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The dialogue structure of this text fosters a dynamic discussion on governmental principles and political practices, reflecting the radical republican thought of the seventeenth century. Written during Algernon Sidney's exile, it highlights the international implications of republicanism amid an era dominated by absolutism. Rediscovered from a manuscript, this work, alongside Sidney's posthumous Discourses, offers critical insights into his steadfast opposition to monarchy, making it essential for scholars of political philosophy and early modern history.
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Sidney, Algernon Sidney
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Sidney
- Subtitle
- Court Maxims
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Algernon Sidney
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 260
- ISBN13
- 9780521467360
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The dialogue structure of this text fosters a dynamic discussion on governmental principles and political practices, reflecting the radical republican thought of the seventeenth century. Written during Algernon Sidney's exile, it highlights the international implications of republicanism amid an era dominated by absolutism. Rediscovered from a manuscript, this work, alongside Sidney's posthumous Discourses, offers critical insights into his steadfast opposition to monarchy, making it essential for scholars of political philosophy and early modern history.