Excerpt from The Complete Works of George Savile
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book collects the miscellanies and political tracts written by George Savile (1633-1695), first Marquis of Halifax. Savile's writings offer a fascinating insight into the political and social landscape of 17th century England. Standing at the intersection of political theory and practical experience, the author was an influential figure in English politics, serving on the Privy Council under Charles II and James II, and later becoming Lord Privy Seal under William III. A pragmatic conservative, he is most famous for his advocacy of a "Trimmer" approach in the often turbulent political waters of his time. The book's political tracts and essays explore themes of party politics, monarchy, and religious toleration. His writings display an astute understanding of human nature and political dynamics - many argue that only one later writer, Bagehot, surpasses Halifax in his ability to illuminate the realpolitik of government. His ideas on politics and statecraft remain highly relevant and have had a long-lasting influence on British political thought. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331528418_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331528418
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331528418
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)