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Leviathan / Thomas Hobbes ; edited with an introduction by C.B. Macpherson.
Record no.:
1345
Author:
Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679.;
Macpherson, C. B. (Crawford Brough), 1911-1987.;
Publisher:
Harmondsworth :: Penguin,
Year:
1985.
Series:
Penguin classics
Description:
728 pages ; 18 cm.
Subject:
State, The Early works to 1800.;
Political science Early works to 1800.;
Notes:
"Originally published: 1651. Published in Pelican books 1968. Reprinted in the Penguin English Library 1981. Reprinted in Penguin classics 1985"--Title page verso.
Includes bibliographical references.
Type:
Monograph
ISBN:
0140431950 9780140431957;
Abstract:
Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes -- Epistle dedicatory -- The contents of the chapters -- The introduction -- Part I. Of man -- Part II. Of common-wealth -- Part III. Of a Christian common-wealth -- Part IV. Of the kingdome of darknesse -- A review and conclusion.

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renowned work by the English political philosopher examines the structure of society and legitimate government, arguing for a social contract and rule by an absolute sovereign.
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