Seeds of Liberty: The Genesis of the American Mind

By Max Savelle

Book Overview

The Seeds of Liberty: The Genesis of the American Mind by Max Savelle is a comprehensive exploration of the intellectual origins of American political thought. The book traces the roots of American political philosophy back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, and then follows the development of these ideas through the Enlightenment and the American Revolution. Savelle argues that the American idea of liberty was not simply a product of the Revolution, but rather a long-standing tradition of political thought that had been developing for centuries. He shows how the ideas of natural rights, limited government, and popular sovereignty were all integral to this tradition, and how they were incorporated into the American political system. The book also examines the role of key figures such as John Locke, Montesquieu, and Thomas Paine in shaping American political thought. Overall, The Seeds of Liberty provides a fascinating and insightful look at the intellectual foundations of American democracy.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: 1419107070
• ISBN13: 9781419107078
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 644 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"