1651 Hobbes Leviathan 1st/1st Political Philosophy English Civil War Government

1651 Hobbes Leviathan 1^st/1^st Political Philosophy English Civil War Government

Thomas Hobbes was perhaps the most notable 17^th-century English philosopher who conducted social studies and published historical theories on politics, physics, and law. ‘Leviathan’, Hobbes’ most important and famous work, was composed in four parts:

1) nature of man and natural laws,

2) nature of the commonwealth and sovereign powers,

3) Christianity and religion, and

4) the kingdom of darkness.

Each of these parts contains controversial and uncommon opinions. In fact, some scholars claim that the contents of ‘Leviathan’ directly influenced the feuds that began the English Civil War! (Wright 175).

‘Printing and the Mind of Man’ even notes that ‘Leviathan’ is the result of unrest and troubled times in England.

The 1651 English first edition of “Leviathan” is truly one of the most desirable pieces of 17^th-century English published works. It includes the original, engraved title page.

Item number: #27777

Price: $9,950

HOBBES, Thomas

Leviathan, or, The matter, forme, & power of a common-wealth ecclesiasticall and civill

London: printed for Andrew Crooke, 1651. First edition, “Head edition”.

Details:

• Collation:
  • [6], 394
    • Wanting p. 189-192; other pagination errors expected
  • Includes 1 folding chart and engraved title page
• References: George Wright, Religion Politics and Thomas Hobbes; PMM 138; Wing H 2246
• Provenance: Handwritten – [ G. Philhinne]
• Language: English
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~12.25in X 8in (31cm x 20cm)

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