Algernon Sidney and the English Republic 1623 1677

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Algernon Sidney's republican political ideas, influential in both Europe and America, are explored in this comprehensive study, the first in over a century. It examines the ideological context of his thought, comparing it to contemporaries like Milton and Locke. The book investigates Sidney's family background, personal life, and political career, tracing his journey from a soldier in the English Civil War to a prominent figure in the English Republic, ultimately leading to his exile after the Restoration in 1660.