James Harrington Knihy

Tento výbor obsahuje tři díla Jamese Harringtona: překlad zkrácené verze díla Republika Oceána, Způsob a smysl tajných voleb v senátu Oceány, Systém politiky načrtnutý v krátkých a jednoduchých politických aforismech.

Focusing on the pivotal role of James Harrington in political theory, this volume features his key writings from the period of the Cromwellian Protectorate to the Restoration. His influential work, The Commonwealth of Oceana, presents a fictionalized account of English history and advocates for republicanism after the monarchy's fall. In A System of Politics, he builds on his earlier ideas to outline a comprehensive political philosophy. Professor Pocock's introduction highlights Harrington's significance in English political thought, complemented by a chronology of his life and further reading suggestions.

The book is a reproduction of a historical work, emphasizing accessibility through large print for those with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making classic texts more readable, it aims to preserve the original content while enhancing readability for a wider audience.

Set 300 years after the Red War, the narrative unfolds as a powerful family grapples with its dark history while confronting a new threat that endangers the world. Their decision to take action against the dragon population living on Earth sets the stage for conflict, exploring themes of legacy, power, and the consequences of past actions. The tension between human and dragon societies highlights the potential for chaos as old grievances resurface in a changing world.