Sir John Fortescue: On the Laws and Governance of England by John Fortescue

Sir John Fortescue: On the Laws and Governance of England by John Fortescue

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Sir John Fortescue was arguably the founder of English political science. This convenient volume brings together for the first time new editions of his two major works - In Praise of the Laws of England and The Governance of England - with references and suggestions for further reading for the student.

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Sir John Fortescue: On the Laws and Governance of England by John Fortescue

Sir John Fortescue was undoubtedly the foremost English political theorist of the fifteenth century. This convenient volume brings together for the first time new editions of his two major works--In Praise of the Laws of England and The Governance of England--with references and suggestions for further reading. These works, arguably the earliest in English political thought, form a coherent argument for justice against tyranny and afford unique insights into the law and governance of fifteenth century England.
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ISBN 13 9780521589963
ISBN 10 0521589967
Title Sir John Fortescue: On the Laws and Governance of England
Author John Fortescue
Series Cambridge Texts In The History Of Political Thought
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 1997-02-28
Number of pages 216
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