Of The Confusions And Revolutions Of Governments: Wherein Is Examined How Far A Man May Lawfully Conform To The Powers And Commands Of Those Who Hold by Ascham, Antony

Of The Confusions And Revolutions Of Governments: Wherein Is Examined How Far A Man May Lawfully Conform To The Powers And Commands Of Those Who Hold (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164015000)

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Of The Confusions And Revolutions Of Governments: Wherein Is Examined How Far A Man May Lawfully Conform To The Powers And Commands Of Those Who Hold by Ascham, Antony

Of The Confusions And Revolutions Of Governments: Wherein Is Examined How Far A Man May Lawfully Conform To The Powers And Commands Of Those Who Hold

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Of The Confusions And Revolutions Of Governments: Wherein Is Examined How Far A Man May Lawfully Conform To The Powers And Commands Of Those Who Hold by Ascham, Antony

Of The Confusions And Revolutions Of Governments: Wherein Is Examined How Far A Man May Lawfully Conform To The Powers And Commands Of Those Who Hold

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Of The Confusions And Revolutions Of Governments: Wherein Is Examined How Far A Man May Lawfully Conform To The Powers And Commands Of Those Who Hold Kingdoms is a political treatise written by Antony Ascham in 1649. The book explores the issue of obedience to government and the limits of such obedience. Ascham examines the nature of power and authority and the role of the individual in relation to the state. He considers the legitimacy of resistance to unjust rulers and the right of individuals to defend their rights and liberties. The book also discusses the causes of political instability and revolution, and the ways in which governments can be reformed and improved. Ascham draws on a range of historical and philosophical sources to support his arguments, including the works of Machiavelli, Hobbes, and Locke. The book is an important contribution to the political thought of the seventeenth century and remains relevant to contemporary debates about the role of government and the rights of individuals.Wherein Is Examined, How Far A Man May Lawfully Conform To The Powers And Commands Of Those Who With Various Successes Hold Kingdoms Divided By Civill Or Foreign Wars. Likewise Whether The Nature Of War Be Inconsistent With The Precepts Of The Christian Religion? Three Parts, With Several Additions.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: Antony Ascham
ISBN-10: 1164015001
ISBN-13: 9781164015000
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d

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