The Politics of Enlightenment (Paperback)

Vincenzo Ferrone

ISBN 10: 1783083123 / ISBN 13: 9781783083121

Published by Anthem Press, London, 2014

Paperback. Written by one of Italy's leading historians, this book analyses the context and legacy of Gaetano Filangieri's seven-volume 'Science of Legislation'. This study engages with the unique history of Enlightenment Naples, the intellectual traditions upon which Filangieri drew, and the powerful repercussions of the American Revolution in eighteenth-century Italy to re-draw the map of Enlightenment republicanism and the early history of human rights and their political economy. Written by one of Italy's leading historians, this book analyses the Neapolitan nobleman Gaetano Filangieri and his seven-volume 'Science of Legislation' in their historical context, expounding on his legacy for the histories of constitutional republicanism, liberalism, and political economy. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781783083121

Synopsis:

Written by one of Italy’s leading historians, this book analyses the context and legacy of Gaetano Filangieri’s seven-volume ‘Science of Legislation’. This study engages with the unique history of Enlightenment Naples, the intellectual traditions upon which Filangieri drew, and the powerful repercussions of the American Revolution in eighteenth-century Italy to re-draw the map of Enlightenment republicanism and the early history of human rights and their political economy.

About the Author:

Vincenzo Ferrone is Professor of Modern History at the University of Turin, Italy.

Sophus A. Reinert is Assistant Professor in the Business, Government, and the International Economy Unit at Harvard Business School.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Politics of Enlightenment (Paperback)
Publisher: Anthem Press, London
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new