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Title: The Commonwealth of Oceana

Note: Reading ease score: 41.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger

Summary: "The Commonwealth of Oceana" by James Harrington is a political treatise written in the mid-17th century. The work delves into concepts of government, particularly the organization of political power in a commonwealth setting, and proposes a balance of property as essential for societal stability and liberty. Harrington, who was in many ways connected to the English nobility, sought to explore alternative governance models in the wake of the English Civil War, emphasizing popular sovereignty and representation. The opening of "The Commonwealth of Oceana" introduces James Harrington's lineage and early life, shedding light on his character and intellectual development. It details his education at Oxford and formative years spent traveling in Europe, which fostered his interest in governance. Harrington's belief that the troubles of his time stemmed from an imbalance of property rather than the mere failures of monarchy or democracy laid the groundwork for the treatise. The beginning portrays his experiences among the Dutch and the influence of Venetian governance on his political thought, suggesting that he is preparing to outline a detailed vision of living under a new form of government rooted in equality and civic virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Harrington, James, 1611-1677

EBook No.: 2801

Published: Sep 1, 2001

Downloads: 312

Language: English

Subject: Utopias -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Commonwealth of Oceana

Note: Reading ease score: 41.4 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger

Summary: "The Commonwealth of Oceana" by James Harrington is a political treatise written in the mid-17th century. The work delves into concepts of government, particularly the organization of political power in a commonwealth setting, and proposes a balance of property as essential for societal stability and liberty. Harrington, who was in many ways connected to the English nobility, sought to explore alternative governance models in the wake of the English Civil War, emphasizing popular sovereignty and representation. The opening of "The Commonwealth of Oceana" introduces James Harrington's lineage and early life, shedding light on his character and intellectual development. It details his education at Oxford and formative years spent traveling in Europe, which fostered his interest in governance. Harrington's belief that the troubles of his time stemmed from an imbalance of property rather than the mere failures of monarchy or democracy laid the groundwork for the treatise. The beginning portrays his experiences among the Dutch and the influence of Venetian governance on his political thought, suggesting that he is preparing to outline a detailed vision of living under a new form of government rooted in equality and civic virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Harrington, James, 1611-1677

EBook No.: 2801

Published: Sep 1, 2001

Downloads: 312

Language: English

Subject: Utopias -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.