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The Letters Of Algernon Sydney, In Defense Of Civil Liberty And Against The Encroachments Of Military Despotism

The Letters Of Algernon Sydney, In Defense Of Civil Liberty And Against The Encroachments Of Military Despotism

Leigh, Benjamin Watkins
Ritchie, Thomas

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ISBN10: 1163585106
ISBN13: 9781163585108
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book The Letters of Algernon Sydney, In Defense of Civil Liberty and Against the Encroachments of Military Despotism by Benjamin W. Leigh is a collection of letters written by Algernon Sydney, a prominent English politician and philosopher in the 17th century. The letters are a defense of civil liberties and a critique of the growing power of military despotism in England during the reigns of Charles II and James II. Sydney's letters provide insight into the political and philosophical debates of his time, and offer a passionate defense of individual freedom and the rule of law. The book is edited and introduced by Benjamin W. Leigh, who provides historical context and analysis of Sydney's arguments. Overall, this book is an important contribution to the history of political thought and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of civil liberties and democracy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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