The Sacred Fire of Liberty: Republicanism, Liberalism and the Law

Sellers, M.

This book describes the origins of the concept of liberty in the legal and political thought of Rome, Italy, England, France and the United States of America. Professor Sellers traces the development of liberty and republican government over two centuries of European history, in association with liberal ideas. This study reveals republicanism as the parent of liberalism in modern law and politics, and demonstrates the continuing value of republican ideas in securing the liberty of contemporary states and their citizens.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 1998-09-14

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349406043

DOI: 10.1057/9780230371811

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 201