Liberty, Authority, Formality : Political Ideas and Culture, 1600-1900

"This book addresses three interlocking ideas which have been brought to the forefront of early modern and modern intellectual and cultural history by the work of J.C. Davis. Essays by a group of distinguished historians explore the interaction of liberty, authority and formality across three centuries of conflict and transformation in Europe and the new world. They provide fresh insights into a series of key historical topics, bringing a distinctive and illuminating perspective to the entire field."--BOOK JACKET.