The City Of The Sun (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169193260)

The City of the Sun is a utopian novel written by Tommaso Campanella in the early 17th century. The book describes a society that is based on the principles of reason, harmony, and justice, and is set in a fictional city that is located somewhere in the New World. The city is governed by a council of wise men who are elected by the people, and it is divided into various districts, each of which is responsible for a specific function.The society in the City of the Sun is highly organized and efficient, with no poverty or crime, and everyone is equal in terms of social status and wealth. The people are highly educated and skilled, and they work together to create a harmonious and prosperous society. The city is also highly advanced in terms of technology and science, with a focus on sustainability and environmental protection.The book is divided into several dialogues between a traveler and the inhabitants of the city, who explain the principles and workings of their society. The book also includes discussions on topics such as religion, politics, and philosophy, and it presents a vision of a perfect society that is based on reason and humanism.Overall, The City of the Sun is an important work of utopian literature that presents a vision of a perfect society that is based on reason, harmony, and justice. The book is still relevant today, and it continues to inspire people to imagine a better world.Capt. I have already told you how I wandered over the whole earth. In the course of my journeying I came to Taprobane, and was compelled to go ashore at a place, where through fear of the inhabitants I remained in a wood. When I stepped out of this I found myself on a large plain immediately under the equator.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: Tommaso Campanella
ISBN-10: 1169193269
ISBN-13: 9781169193260
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 38
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d