This is the first biography of James Harrington in forty years. It addresses the complexities of Harrington's republicanism, examines his views on issues such as democracy and social mobility, and explores his contribution to a range of contemporary debates. Through Harrington's story, we see the development of seventeenth-century ideas and their relevance to the modern world.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- Introduction
- Section One: Harrington the Man
- Introduction
- 1: The Family Man
- 2: The Supporter of Parliament
- 3: The Agent of Monarchy
- Section Two: Harrington the Republican
- Introduction
- 4: The Republican
- 5: The Atypical Republican
- Section Three: Harrington the Innovator
- Introduction
- 6: Innovation in Substance: 'Empire Follows the Balance of Property'
- 7: Innovation in Substance: Democracy
- 8: Innovation in Style
- Section Four: Harrington the Controversialist
- Introduction
- 9: Political Controversy
- 10: Historical Controversy
- 11: Religious Controversy
- 12: Philosophical and Scientific Controversy
- Section Five: Harrington the Man of Action
- Introduction
- 13: Engaging with Politicians
- 14: The Rota Club
- 15: Life After 1660
- Conclusion
