Maxims Of State And A Selection From Political, Moral And Miscellaneous Thoughts And Reflections By The Right Noble Lord, The Late Lord Marquess Of Ha (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163135563)

Maxims of State and a Selection from Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections by the Right Noble Lord, the Late Lord Marquess of Halifax is a book that contains the collected works of George Savile, the first Marquess of Halifax. Savile was a prominent English statesman and writer who lived in the 17th century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part, Maxims of State, contains a series of aphorisms and wise sayings that Savile believed were essential for governing a state. These maxims cover a wide range of topics, including diplomacy, war, taxation, and religion. The second part of the book, Political, Moral and Miscellaneous Thoughts and Reflections, is a collection of Savile's essays and reflections on various subjects, including morality, politics, literature, and religion. The book provides valuable insights into the mind of one of the most influential political thinkers of his time and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of political 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.

Author: Lord Marquess Halifax
ISBN-10: 1163135569
ISBN-13: 9781163135563
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d