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Synopsis
What governs us belongs to the people, not a single ruler. A provocative look at political power, this book argues that government is legitimate only when it serves the happiness of the people and rests on their consent. It questions the idea of divine or hereditary right and presents the Revolution as a test case for how power should be held and exercised.
The work surveys the Revolution and its aftermath to show that when government fails, power returns to the people. It argues that laws do not grant legitimacy if the foundation is unjust, and that the people have a historic right to form and reform their government. It also contrasts different political traditions, urging a view of sovereignty rooted in justice, humanity, and common sense.
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- A clear argument that the end of government is the happiness of the people
- Discussion of how ruler-ship is legitimate only when the people consent
- Historical narration of the Revolution and the shift of power back to the people
- A critique of the idea that hereditary succession or divine right is necessary
Ideal for readers of history and political philosophy who want a pointed, accessible case for popular sovereignty and constitutional limits.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, originally written as a defence of England's Glorious Revolution of 1688, argues that the happiness of the people is the ultimate aim of government, and that all power is derived from the consent of the governed. It decries the concept of the divine right of kings and argues that the people have the right to choose, replace, and even depose their rulers. Published at the height of the French Revolution, it supported the revolutionaries by claiming their actions were justified because of the tyranny and abuse of the French monarchy. Although the author denies the existence of a formal contract between king and people, the work asserts that when government abuses its authority, the people necessarily reclaim their native sovereignty. This book offers a vital perspective on the historical development of democratic principles and the relationship between government and its citizens. 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 9781334713996_0
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The Rights of Kings Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334713996
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