Locke's political thought and the oceans : pirates, slaves, and sailors

Locke's political thought and the oceans : pirates, slaves, and sailors / Sarah Pemberton.

This book examines John Locke's political thought and activity surrounding oceans with a focus on law and freedom at sea. By examining Locke's Two Treatises of Government alongside his work on England's Board of Trade, this book shows how his theoretical ideas were translated into law...

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Main Author: Pemberton, Sarah X. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2017]
Subjects:
Locke, John, > 1632-1704. > Two treatises of government.
Two treatises of government (Locke, John)
Freedom of the seas.
Slavery > Law and legislation.
Piracy > Law and legislation.
LAW > International.
Freedom of the seas
Piracy > Law and legislation
Slavery > Law and legislation
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:This book examines John Locke's political thought and activity surrounding oceans with a focus on law and freedom at sea. By examining Locke's Two Treatises of Government alongside his work on England's Board of Trade, this book shows how his theoretical ideas were translated into laws and policies about issues such as piracy and slavery.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781498538220
1498538223
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.

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