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“Propriety and single interest divides the people of a land and the whole world into parties and is the cause of all wars and bloodshed and contention everywhere”

Quote by Gerrard Winstanley

Book:Gerrard Winstanley: selections from his works

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Gerrard Winstanley: selections from his works

Gerrard Winstanley: selections from his works is a compilation of key texts by the 17th-century English social theorist and religious dissenter. The book offers readers a glimpse into Winstanley's profound thoughts on social equality, property rights, and religious freedom. It includes extracts from his seminal works, such as "The Law of Freedom in a Platform" and "The True Leveller's Standard Advanced." These selections provide a comprehensive overview of Winstanley's ideas and his contribution to the development of early socialist thought. more

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Gerrard Winstanley

Gerrard Winstanley was an English political figure and religious dissenter, best known for his leadership in the Digger movement. This movement advocated for the redistribution of land and the creation of a classless society. Born in 1609, Winstanley passed away on September 10, 1676. more

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