A Dialogue on the Best Form of Government

First published in 1853, this classic work of political philosophy remains a foundational text in the field of democratic theory. Lewis explores the merits and challenges of different forms of government, including democracy, oligarchy, and monarchy, and argues that the best system is one that balances the interests of elites and common citizens alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.