Utopia

Utopia - Hardcover

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Utopia - Hardcover

Utopia - Hardcover

by Thomas More
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by Thomas More (Author)

Step into a meticulously designed world where societal norms are turned on their heads in Sir Thomas More's Utopia. In this groundbreaking work, More presents a fictional island society, drawing readers into deep reflections on politics, morality, and the nature of civilization itself.


Utopia, a place where property is communal, education is paramount, and peace is prioritized, challenges the preconceptions of its 16th-century audience and urges contemplation on what truly constitutes an ideal society. Through a blend of storytelling, philosophy, and social criticism, More not only critiques the flaws of contemporary European society but also introduces revolutionary ideas that continue to spark debate.


Journey to this imagined realm with More's profound and thought-provoking prose, and discover a vision of a world that still ignites discussions on the essence and ethics of human civilization.

Number of Pages: 138
Dimensions: 0.44 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: April 08, 2024
ISBN9781761531002
Author Thomas More
PublisherLiving Book Press
GenreLiterature
FormatHardcover
PublishedApril 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages138
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Thomas More

THOMAS MORE (1478-1535) rose from humble origins to achieve the highest political and judicial office of England, second only to the king. He was recognized throughout Europe as one of the great lawyers, Christian humanists, and classical scholars of his day. Despite refusing to endorse Henry VIII's plan to divorce Katherine, More became Lord Chancellor in 1529. He resigned in 1532 in disapproval of Henry's stance toward the church. He refused to attend the coronation of Anne Boleyn in June 1533, a matter which did not escape the King's notice. In April, 1534, More refused to swear to the Act of Succession, and the Oath of Supremacy, and was committed to the Tower of London on April 17. He was found guilty of treason and was beheaded on July 6, 1535. His final words on the scaffold were: "The King's good servant, but God's first." In 1935 Thomas More was canonized by the Roman Catholic Church. In 2000 Pope John Paul II declared him the patron saint of politicians.

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