Sidney: Court Maxims
Sidney: Court Maxims by Algernon Sidney, published by Cambridge University Press on March 7, 1996, is a significant contribution to the discourse on republican thought. This edition, comprising 260 pages, presents a previously unpublished work by Sidney, who was a staunch advocate for republicanism in the seventeenth century and faced execution for his beliefs against Charles II. Written during his exile, Court Maxims offers a dynamic exploration of government principles and political practices, reflecting the challenges of advocating republicanism in a time dominated by absolutism.
Readers will find a vivid discussion that articulates the core tenets of republicanism, emphasizing the importance of political principles in a historical context. The text delves into the interplay between governance and societal structures, providing insights into the social history of the period. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in political science and the historical evolution of republican ideas, making it a noteworthy addition to the study of political thought.
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This remarkable expression of republican thought has never before been published. Algernon Sidney was among the most unrelenting republican partisans of the seventeenth century, and was executed for his opposition to Charles II. Written during Sidney’s continental exile, the vivid Court Maxims was only recently rediscovered. The work presents a lively discussion about the principles of government and the practice of politics, articulating a vital tradition of republicanism in an absolutist age.
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