The Cambridge History of Political Thought 1450-1700

The companion volume to the highly successful Cambridge History of Medieval Political Thought, this book presents a comprehensive 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. Recent decades have seen intensive historical investigation and reappraisal in this field. Many established perspectives have changed; and while it would still be generally accepted that something distinctly modern took shape in the political thought of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, there have been important changes in our understanding of what is medieval and what is modern and of the relationship between these concepts. A highly distinguished team of contributors present a unique, authoritative guide to these developments. Full bibliographical and biographical information is provided for those wishing to pursue specific topics in greater detail.

Author: J. H. Burns
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 01/27/1995
Pages: 812
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.77lbs
Size: 9.04h x 6.06w x 1.84d
ISBN: 9780521477727

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