SIR THOMAS MORE AND LORD BACON
Utopia or the Happy Republic a Philosophical Romance to Which Is Added the New Atlantis
London: Joseph Rickerby, 1838. Hardcover. 8vo. This is a Good Only Copy of this Book in brown cloth boards with gilt title lettering to spine with blind stamped scrolling to the front and rear covers.The book has a firm binding with no hinge weakness.Yellow endpapers and what appears to have been a fiormer name removed from the front pastedown which has left a residue mark.There is some lifting/splitting to cloth at head of spine.Contents remain clean internally.Utopia Or The Happy Republic is a Philosophical Romance To Which Is Added, The New Atlantis is a book written by Lord Bacon.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part being a fictional account of a perfect society called Utopia. The second part is an account of a fictional island called Bensalem, which is depicted as a utopian society.In the first part, More describes the society of Utopia, which is a place where there is no private property, no money, and no social class distinctions. The people of Utopia live in communal houses and work together to provide for the common good. The society is governed by a group of elected officials who are responsible for making decisions for the community.In the second part, More describes the society of Bensalem, which is a place where science and technology are highly valued. The people of Bensalem are known for their advanced knowledge in various fields, including medicine, agriculture, and navigation. The society is governed by a group of wise men who are responsible for making decisions for the community.Overall, Utopia Or The Happy Republic, A Philosophical Romance: To Which Is Added, The New Atlantis is a thought-provoking book that explores the concept of a utopian society. More's writing is insightful and imaginative, and his descriptions of the two societies are both fascinating and thought-provoking. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, politics, or social issues.It icludes copious notes and a preliminary discourse by J.A. St John.8vo (LVii) 271pp + 4 pp of publisher ads to rear. Very Good+ .

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Keywords: Atlantis Thomas More Lord Bacon