The Cambridge History of Political Thought 1450}}}1700 [Paperback]

A 1992 account of the development of European political thinking through the Renaissance to the political upheavals of the seventeenth century.As a companion volume to the Cambridge History of Medieval Political Thought, this work represents a comprehensive account of the development of European political thinking from the Renaissance and the Reformation to the scientific revolution and political upheavals of the seventeenth century.As a companion volume to the Cambridge History of Medieval Political Thought, this work represents a comprehensive account of the development of European political thinking from the Renaissance and the Reformation to the scientific revolution and political upheavals of the seventeenth century.The companion volume to the highly successful Cambridge History of Medieval Political Thought, this book presents a comprehensive account of the development of European political thinking through the Renaissance and the Reformation to the scientific revolution and political upheavals of the seventeenth century. Recent decades have seen intensive historical investigation and reappraisal in this field. Many established perspectives have changed; and while it would still be generally accepted that something distinctly modern took shape in the political thought of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, there have been important changes in our understanding of what is medieval and what is modern and of the relationship between these concepts. A highly distinguished team of contributors present a unique, authoritative guide to these developments. Full bibliographical and biographical information is provided for those wishing to pursue specific topics in greater detail.Introduction J. H. BURNS; PART I. RENAISSANCE AND COUNTER-RENAISSANCE: 1. Humanism and political theory ANTHONY GRAFTON; 2. Italian political thought, 14501530 NICOLAI RUBINSTEIN; 3. Law DONALD R. KELLEY; 4. Transalpine humanism BRENDAN BRADSHAW; 5. Scholasticism: survival alÓ[