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This is a history on political theory looking at some of England's most famous theorists of the 17th century, notably John Locke. From the intro:"The eighteenth century may be said to begin with the Revolution of 1688; for, with its completion, the dogma of Divine Right disappeared... Read Full Overview

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""Political Thought in England from Locke to Bentham"" is a comprehensive analysis of the development of political ideas and theories in England during the period between the late 17th century and the early 19th century. The book is written by Harold J. Laski, a prominent political... Read Full Overview

""Political Thought in England from Locke to Bentham"" by Harold J. Laski is a comprehensive study of the evolution of political philosophy in England during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book examines the ideas of prominent thinkers such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, David... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this... Read Full Overview

""Political Thought in England from Locke to Bentham"" by Harold J. Laski is a comprehensive account of the evolution of political ideas in England during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book traces the development of political thought from the time of John Locke, who laid the... Read Full Overview

Originating from a Jewish manufacturing family in Manchester, Harold Joseph Laski was educated at New College, Oxford. After eloping with a Christian bride, Laski took a sojourn North America, notably lecturing briefly at Harvard (1916-1920), where he wrote his first books. Harold... Read Full Overview