George Buchanan’s Dialogue: Concerning the Rights of the Crown of Scotland, Translated Into English; With Two Dissertations Prefixed (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert Macfarlan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331451867 ISBN 13: 9780331451863

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A sharp, historical debate on royal power and the rule of law.

This edition presents George Buchanan’s Dialogue: Concerning the Rights of the Crown of Scotland, translated into English, with two prefixed dissertations.

Delve into a rigorous argument about what kings owe to justice, liberty, and the communities they govern. Through careful reasoning and cited authorities, the text explores how law, not mere force, should shape governance and curb tyranny.

Readers will encounter a thoughtful dialogue that weighs the duties of rulers, the limits of authority, and the place of the church in political life. It offers a window into early modern political theory and its lasting questions about legitimacy and accountability.

• Examines the nature of royal power and its proper bounds within a community
• Discusses the balance between law, custom, and sovereign authority
• Explores the role of religion and ecclesiastical oversight in governance
• Draws on classical and historical authorities to argue for prudent, just rule

Ideal for readers of political theory and history who want insight into foundational debates about kings, laws, and liberty.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331451867
• ISBN 13: 9780331451863
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 219