The History Of English Democratic Ideas In The Seventeenth Century

The History of English Democratic Ideas in the Seventeenth Century is a book written by George Peabody Gooch. It is a comprehensive study of the development of democratic ideas in England during the seventeenth century. The book explores the political and social context of the time, including the English Civil War, the Commonwealth, and the Restoration. It examines the writings of key figures such as John Milton, James Harrington, and Algernon Sidney, and their contributions to the development of democratic thought. Gooch also analyzes the impact of religious and philosophical movements, such as Puritanism and Enlightenment thinking, on the evolution of democratic ideas. The book provides a detailed account of the debates and controversies surrounding the concept of democracy in seventeenth-century England, and how these ideas influenced the development of modern democratic systems. Overall, The History of English Democratic Ideas in the Seventeenth Century is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of democracy and 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.