Harrington And His Oceana: A Study Of A Seventeenth Century Utopia And Its Influence In America (1914)

By Hugh Francis Russell-Smith

Book Overview

Harrington And His Oceana: A Study Of A Seventeenth Century Utopia And Its Influence In America is a book written by Hugh Francis Russell Smith and published in 1914. The book is a detailed analysis of James Harrington's Oceana, a political treatise published in 1656 that presented a vision of a utopian society governed by a system of elected officials. Smith explores the historical and political context in which Oceana was written, as well as its impact on American political thought and the development of democratic institutions in the United States. The book provides a thorough examination of Harrington's theories and ideas, and discusses the influence of his work on American political figures such as Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. Harrington And His Oceana is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the development of democracy in America.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: 110417443X
• ISBN13: 9781104174439
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"