Oceana

Oceana is a political treatise written by James Harrington in the mid-17th century. The book is a detailed analysis of the ideal political system, which Harrington called Oceana. Harrington believed that the best form of government was a republic, where the power was distributed equally among the people. He argued that the key to a successful republic was a balanced distribution of property, which would prevent any one group from dominating the others. The book is divided into three parts. The first part is a discussion of the history of political systems, where Harrington examines the strengths and weaknesses of various forms of government. The second part is a detailed description of the Oceana system, including its institutions, laws, and the role of the citizens. The third part is a critique of other political systems, including monarchy and aristocracy, and an argument for the superiority of the Oceana system. Harrington's ideas were influential in the development of republican thought and had an impact on the American Revolution and the French Revolution. The book is considered a classic of political philosophy and is still studied today by scholars of political science and history.THIS 242 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Ideal Commonwealths, by James Harrington. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766102092.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.