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Behemoth or The Long Parliament is a work by the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes, composed in the late 1660s and published posthumously. Presented as a series of dialogues between two characters, the book offers a critical analysis of the political and religious conflicts that led to the English Civil War and the rule of the Long Parliament. Hobbes uses this historical narrative to illustrate his broader political theories, particularly his views on sovereignty, rebellion, and the dangers of divided authority. The text is notable for its stark, often pessimistic perspective on the events and figures of the period, reflecting Hobbes's belief in the necessity of absolute sovereign power to maintain civil order.
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