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The Putney Debates
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Putney Debates
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| Authors and Contributors |
Edited by Philip Baker
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By (author) The Levellers
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Introduction by Geoffrey Robertson
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:176 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| Category/Genre | Revolutions, uprisings and rebellions |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781788731416
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| Classifications | Dewey:942.062 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Verso Books
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| Imprint |
Verso Books
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| Publication Date |
20 November 2018 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
In a series of debates with Oliver Cromwell in Civil War England of 1647, the Levellers argued for democracy for the first time in British history. Evolving from Oliver Cromwell's New Model army in Parliament's struggle against King Charles I, the Levellers pushed for the removal of corruption in parliament, universal voting rights and religious toleration. This came to a head with the famous debates between the Levellers and Cromwell at St Mary's church in Putney, London. Renowned human-rights lawyer and author Geoffrey Robertson argues for the relevance of the Levellers' stand today, showing how they were the first Western radical democrats.
Author Biography
Evolving from Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army in Parliament's struggle against King Charles I, the Levellers pushed for the removal of corruption in parliament, universal voting rights and religious toleration.
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