Written in response to the revocation of the Edict of Nantes by the French king, Louis XIV, Pufendorf's work on toleration contests the right of the sovereign to control the religion of his subjects, because state and religion pursue wholly different ends.
"Observations Upon Liberal Education", the first modern edition, arose from a longing for a liberty of mind and tried to lay the groundwork for a society of free, virtuous and educated citizens.
A defense of a civil government guided by moral principles that allow for... Læs mere
A defense of a civil government guided by moral principles that allow for... Læs mere
"Observations Upon Liberal Education", the first modern edition, arose from a longing for a liberty of mind and tried to lay the groundwork for a society of free, virtuous and educated citizens.
Written in response to the revocation of the Edict of Nantes by the French king, Louis XIV, Pufendorf's work on toleration contests the right of the sovereign to control the religion of his subjects, because state and religion pursue wholly different ends.
Assembles newspaper articles, editorials, and records about the debates in Pennsylvania's ratifying convention. In addition to speeches and essays by both... Læs mere
Discusses the proper roles of the executive and legislative branches in the conduct of American foreign policy. This book includes debates which address whether Washington had the authority to declare America neutral, despite an early alliance treaty with France.
Provides a discussion about the proper roles of the executive and legislative branches in the conduct of American foreign policy.
"Origin of the American Revolution" is the first of Bernhard Knollenberg's two-part history concerning the basis of the conflict between England and its North American colonies from 1759 to 1766.