The Ideal Commonwealths

By Francis Bacon, Tommaso Campanella, Joseph Hall, et al.

Book Overview

The Ideal Commonwealths is a book written by Henry Morley, a British academic and writer, that explores the concept of an ideal society or commonwealth. The book is divided into four parts, each of which examines a different historical or fictional commonwealth that Morley believes embodies certain ideals or principles.The first part of the book focuses on ancient Greece and the idealized city-state of Sparta, which Morley sees as a model of military discipline and civic virtue. The second part looks at the Republic of Plato, a utopian society that emphasizes the importance of education and philosophy.The third part of the book examines Sir Thomas More's Utopia, a fictional island nation that Morley sees as an example of a society that values equality, communal ownership, and religious tolerance. Finally, the fourth part of the book looks at the Commonwealth of England during the time of Oliver Cromwell, which Morley sees as a model of republican government and individual liberty.Throughout the book, Morley draws on historical and literary sources to explore the characteristics of an ideal commonwealth, as well as the challenges and limitations that such societies face. He also reflects on the relevance of these ideas to contemporary society, and suggests ways in which we might strive to create more just and equitable societies in the present day.1901. Comprising Mores' Utopia; Bacon's New Atlantis; Campenalla's City of the Sun; and Harrington's Oceana.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: 1162571845
• ISBN13: 9781162571843
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 442 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"