John Pocock is arguably the most original and imaginative historian of ideas of modern times. Over the past half century he has created an audience for his work which is truly global, and he has marked the way in which the history of political thought is studied as deeply and personally as any historian of the period. The essays in this major new collection are selected from a lifetime of thinking about political thought, and how we should study it in history. What in fact does it mean to write the history of a political society, and what kind of political thought is this? Professor Pocock emphasises both the theory and practice of political thought considered as action in history, and the political theory of historiography considered as a form of political thought. Together these essays constitute a collection that any serious student of politics and intellectual history needs to possess.
J. G. A. Pocock Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)
7. März 1924 – 12. Dezember 2023



Virtue, Commerce, and History
Essays on Political Thought and History, Chiefly in the Eighteenth Century
- 332 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
Focusing on the history of British political thought in the eighteenth century, this collection features essays by Professor Pocock, showcasing both previously published works and new pieces. The essays delve into significant themes and developments of the era, offering insights into the political landscape and intellectual currents that shaped British politics during this pivotal time.