The Putney debates
The Putney debates
About this book
"In a series of dramatic debates with Oliver Cromwell in Civil War England of 1647, the Levellers argued for democracy for the first time in British history. Geoffrey Robertson QC, bestselling author and leading human rights lawyer, introduces this record of the debate and other Leveller writings, tracing their thrilling story so that their words may inspire again."--Jacket.
Details
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN-13
- 9781788731430
- OL Work ID
- OL17999980W
Subjects
Politics and governmentRadicalsHistoryLevellersDebates and debatingGreat britain, armyGreat britain, history, militaryFreedom of religion, great britainPuritansGreat britain, politics and government, 1603-1714Freedom of religionGreat Britain. Army