A Discourse Of The Common Weal Of This Realm Of England: First Printed In 1581 And Commonly Attributed To W. S. (1893)

By Elizabeth Lamond and William Cunningham

Book Overview

""A Discourse Of The Common Weal Of This Realm Of England"" is a book that was first printed in 1581 and is commonly attributed to W. S. However, the authorship of the book is uncertain. In this 1893 edition, editor Elizabeth Lamond provides a complete description of the book's contents and its historical significance. The book is a political treatise that discusses the common good and the proper governance of England. It argues that the welfare of the people should be the primary concern of the government and that the government should be accountable to the people. The book also discusses issues such as taxation, foreign policy, and the role of the monarch. This edition includes an introduction by Lamond that provides context for the book and its historical significance. The book is an important work of political philosophy and provides insight into the political debates of the Elizabethan era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164524607
• ISBN13: 9781164524601
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"