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Volume Two of ThreeExperience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition

With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original.

Large Print Features:
  • 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort.
  • Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain.
  • Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering.
  • Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring.

Volume Two of Three

Thomas Hobbes invites readers into a world consumed by fear, conflict, and relentless struggle-a state of nature where every person is driven by self-interest and survival is never guaranteed. In this stark vision, life becomes chaotic and violent unless individuals surrender certain freedoms to a powerful governing authority, the "Leviathan." Through vivid argument and sharp insight, Hobbes explores how such authority can transform disorder into stability, offering security in exchange for obedience. His work raises enduring questions about the tension between liberty and control, and the price societies must pay to achieve peace.

Written during the English Civil War, Leviathan became a cornerstone of modern political philosophy. Hobbes' bold argument for a strong central government influenced later thinkers and shaped the development of constitutional systems across the world. His theory of the "social contract" continues to ignite debate about authority, rights, and the fragile balance that holds societies together.



About the Author :
Thomas Hobbes, born in 1588 in Westport, England, experienced a tumultuous early life, shaped by his father's abrupt departure and the care of a wealthy uncle. He was educated at Oxford and became a tutor to the influential Cavendish family, which allowed him to travel and engage with leading intellectuals of his time.Hobbes' career was deeply influenced by the political turmoil of the English Civil War. His most famous work, Leviathan, reflects his belief in the necessity of a strong sovereign to prevent societal collapse, an idea developed during his time in Paris and through his exposure to contemporary thinkers like Galileo.Throughout his life, Hobbes contributed to diverse fields, including philosophy, history, and even optics. His controversial ideas on governance and human nature sparked debates, yet they continue to shape political thought to this day​.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781834123813
  • Publisher: Grand Type Classics
  • Publisher Imprint: Grand Type Classics
  • ISBN-10: 183412381X
  • Publisher Date: 16 Dec 2025


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