Studies in Modern History: James Tyrrell and Whig Political Thought in the Late Seventeenth Century

Rudolph, J.

This book examines the Whig theory of resistance that emerged from the Revolution of 1688 in England, and presents an important challenge to the received opinion of Whig thought as confused and as inferior to the revolutionary principles set forth by John Locke. While a wealth of Whig literature is analyzed, Rudolph focuses upon the work of James Tyrrell, presenting the first full-length study of this seminal Whig theorist, and friend and colleague of John Locke. This book provides a compelling argument for the importance of Whig political thought for the history of liberalism.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2002-09-13

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780333736593

DOI: 10.1057/9781403990273

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 231