Western Political Thought

Western political system has derived stability and legitimacy through underlying basic principles and ideals evolved through the works of many renowned political thinkers and experience of centuries. All western democracies thrive on rule of law, freedom of press, freedom of conscience, free elections, universal adult suffrage, etc., reflecting the political thought of the government and the governed. The present book provides general history necessary for the comprehension of political philosophers relating their works and contributions to the western political thought. The book traverses political thought down from antiquity, the middle ages through the renaissance to the modern period in a lucid manner. The book is useful for students, teachers, researchers, historians politicians and general readers.