Plato Redivivus Or A Dialogue Concerning Government (1763)

Plato Redivivus Or A Dialogue Concerning Government is a book written by Henry Neville in 1763. The book is a political satire and is written in the form of a dialogue between various characters discussing the nature of government and the ideal form of governance. The characters in the book are based on various historical figures and political leaders, including Plato, Aristotle, Julius Caesar, and Queen Elizabeth I. The book explores various political systems, including democracy, monarchy, and aristocracy, and critiques their strengths and weaknesses. The book's central argument is that the ideal form of government is one that balances the interests of the ruling class with those of the common people. The book is considered a classic of political satire and a significant work in the history of political philosophy.Wherein, By Observations Drawn From Other Kingdoms And States, Both Ancient And Modern, An Endeavor Is Used To Discover The Present Politic Distemper Of Our Own, With Causes And Remedies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.