The Tree of Commonwealth
A Treatise

Originally published in 1948, this book contains an edited version of The Tree of Commonwealth by Edmund Dudley.

Edmund Dudley (Author), D. M. Brodie (Edited by)

9781107452695, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 December 2014

120 pages
21.6 x 14 x 0.7 cm, 0.16 kg

Originally published in 1948, this book contains an edited version of The Tree of Commonwealth, which was written by Edmund Dudley while imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1509 prior to his execution for treason the following year. Brodie notes any variations between manuscripts and provides a brief biography of Dudley and the impact of his famous text on later monarchs. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Tudor history or the history of English statesmanship.

Preface
Introduction: 1. Edmund Dudley's career
2. The Tree of Commonwealth
The Tree of Commonwealth: Explanatory note
Text.

Subject Areas: Social & political philosophy [HPS]