The Cambridge History of Political Thought 1450–1700
The Cambridge History of Political Thought 1450–1700
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USDThis book, first published in 1992, presents a comprehensive scholarly account of the development of European political thinking through the Renaissance and the reformation to the 'scientific revolution' and political upheavals of the seventeenth century. It is written by a highly distinguished team of contributors.
- Unique, authoritative guide to European political thinking in this critical period by a highly distinguished group of scholars
- Sequel and necessary complement to The Cambridge History of Medieval Political Thought
- 'A standing resource for early modern historians and students of political thought.' John Robertson, English Historical Review
Reviews & endorsements
"The first and most important thing to observe about the present volume is its exceptional usefulness as a competent survey of a host of political ideas and thinkers of the early modern era...warmly recommended." Renaissance Quarterly
"Meticulously researched, the book manages to cover two and a half centuries while avoiding superficiality. For years to come scholars will pull this volume off the shelf to read summaries of periods outside their field of primary interest and for some novel insights in their realm of expertise." Modern Europe
"...valuable volume..new scholarship on the history of political thought...essays by an impressive group of scholars...The volume reflects the current interpretations and interests of preeminent historians. It constitutes an important contribution to historical scholarship and should be read by all students of modern political thought." The Sixteenth Century Journal
Product details
January 1995Paperback
9780521477727
812 pages
230 × 154 × 47 mm
1.26kg
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Table of Contents
- Introduction J. H. BURNS
- PART I. RENAISSANCE AND COUNTER-RENAISSANCE:
- 1. Humanism and political theory ANTHONY GRAFTON
- 2. Italian political thought, 1450–1530 NICOLAI RUBINSTEIN
- 3. Law DONALD R. KELLEY
- 4. Transalpine humanism BRENDAN BRADSHAW
- 5. Scholasticism: survival and revival J. H. BURNS
- PART II. RELIGION, CIVIL GOVERNMENT, AND THE DEBATE ON CONSTITUTIONS:
- 6. Christian obedience and authority, 1520–50 FRANCIS OAKLEY
- 7. Calvinism and resistance theory, 1550–80 ROBERT KINGDON
- 8. Catholic resistance theory, ultramontanism, and the royalist response, 1580–1620 J. H. M. SALMON
- 9. Constitutionalism HOWELL A. LLOYD
- 10. Sovereignity and the mixed constitution: Bodin and his critics JULIAN H. FRANKLIN
- 11. Utopianism J. C. DAVIES
- PART III. ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY:
- 12. Absolutism and royalism J. P. SOMMERVILLE
- 13. England: ancient constitution and common law Corinne C. Weston
- 14. Leveller democracy and the puritan revolution DAVID WOOTTON
- 15. English republicanism BLAIR WORDEN
- PART IV. THE END OF ARISTOTELIANISM:
- 16. Tacitism, scepticism, and reason of state Peter Burke
- 17. Grotius and Selden RICHARD TUCK
- 18. Hobbes and Spinoza NOEL MALCOLM
- PART V. NATURAL LAW AND UTILITY:
- 19. Pufendorf ALFRED DUFOUR
- 20. The reception of Hobbes MARK GOLDIE
- 21. Locke JAMES TULLY.
