The Cambridge History of Political Thought 1450-1700

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Cambridge History of Political Thought 1450-1700
Authors and Contributors      Edited by J. H. Burns
With Mark Goldie
SeriesThe Cambridge History of Political Thought
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:810
Dimensions(mm): Height 236,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9780521247160
ClassificationsDewey:320.094
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 26 July 1991
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Reviews

'A standing resource for early modern historians and students of political thought.' John Robertson, English Historical Review 'Few collective scholarly efforts are as successful as this, or are likely to persist as one of the books on early modern political thought that no scholar can afford to ignore.' Mark Hulling, American Historical Review