This presentation of the main phases and features of political thought in the sixteenth century is based on an exhaustive study of contemporary writings in Latin, English, French, German and Italian. The book is divided into four parts. The first part deals with the new thought of Protestantism. The rest describes special ideas that emerged in England, France and Italy.

• A HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT IN THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY 5
• Copyright 6
• A History of Political Thought in the Sixteenth Century 7
• Preface 11
• Contents 13
• Introduction 17
• Part I: Lutheranism & Calvanism 29
  • Chapter I. Introductory 29
  • Chapter II. Luther and Melanchthon 43
    • 1. Luther 43
    • 2. Melanchthon 58
  • Chapter III. The Anabaptist Protest 63
  • Chapter IV. Calvin 77
    • 1. The Institute 77
    • 2. The Doctrine of Non-Resistance 80