The Commonwealth of Oceana

by James Harrington

Overview

The Commonwealth of Oceana, published 1656, is a composition of political philosophy written by the English politician and essayist, James Harrington (1611-1677). The unsuccessful first attempt to publish Oceana was officially censored by Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658). It was eventually published, with a dedication to Cromwell.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781548349806
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	06/23/2017
Pages:	162
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

James Harrington (or Harington) (3 January 1611 - 11 September 1677) was an English political theorist of classical republicanism, best known for his controversial work, The Commonwealth of Oceana (1656). This work was an exposition on an ideal constitution, designed to facilitate the development of a utopian republic.