Algernon Sidney: A Review (1885)

By Gertrude Mary Ireland Blackburne

Book Overview

Algernon Sidney: A Review is a book written by Gertrude Mary Ireland Blackburne in 1885. The book is a comprehensive review of the life of Algernon Sidney, a prominent political figure in 17th century England. Algernon Sidney was a philosopher, politician, and writer who played a significant role in the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution. The book delves into Sidney's life, his political beliefs, and his contributions to the development of democracy and republicanism in England. Blackburne provides an in-depth analysis of Sidney's writings, including his influential work, Discourses Concerning Government. The book also explores the political climate of the time, including the reign of Charles II and the rise of the Whig and Tory parties. Overall, Algernon Sidney: A Review is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England and the development of democratic thought.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164129155
• ISBN13: 9781164129158
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"