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The Putney Debates
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Ideal for readers interested in British history, political thought, and the origins of democratic movements. Academics, students, and those curious about civil rights and 17th-century politics will find this work essential.
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In a series of debates with Oliver Cromwell in Civil War England of 1647, the Levellers argued for democracy for the first time in British history.
Evolving from Oliver Cromwell’s New Model army in Parliament’s struggle against King Charles I, the Levellers pushed for the removal of corruption in parliament, universal voting rights, and religious toleration. This came to a head with the famous debates between the Levellers and Cromwell at St Mary’s church in Putney, London.
Renowned human-rights lawyer and author Geoffrey Robertson argues for the relevance of the Levellers’ stand today, showing how they were the first Western radical democrats.
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ISBN: 9781788731416
Publisher: Verso Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 November 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Verso Books
Contributors:
- Introduction by Geoffrey Robertson
- Edited by Philip Baker
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 196g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Evolving from Oliver Cromwell’s New Model Army in Parliament’s struggle against King Charles I, the Levellers pushed for the removal of corruption in parliament, universal voting rights and religious toleration.
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