Visions of Politics v2: Renaissance Virtues: Volume 2 (Visions of Politics 3 Volume Set) - Softcover

Skinner, Quentin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521589258 ISBN 13: 9780521589253

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2002

Synopsis

The second of three volumes of essays by Quentin Skinner, one of the world's leading intellectual historians. This collection includes some of his most important essays on the political thought of the Italian renaissance, each of which has been carefully revised for publication in this form. All of Professor Skinner's work is characterised by philosophical power, limpid clarity, and elegance of exposition; these essays, many of which are now recognised classics, provide a fascinating and convenient digest of the development of his thought. Professor Skinner has been awarded the Balzan Prize Life Time Achievement Award for Political Thought, History and Theory. Full details of this award can be found at http://www.balzan.it/News_eng.aspx?ID=2474

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Review:

'As a retrospective showcase of the work of a major scholar, this is impressive. Skinner's ability to combine political and philosophical insight with minute knowledge of several centuries of political literature is awe inspiring.' Robert Sugden, The Times Higher Education Supplement

' ... this is a deeply impressive collection which displays Skinner's exceptional range.' The New York Review

Book Description:

The second of three volumes of essays by Quentin Skinner, one of the world's leading intellectual historians. This collection includes some of his most important work on the political thought of the Italian renaissance, each of which has been carefully revised for publication in this form.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0521589258
• ISBN 13: 9780521589253
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 494