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'the Power Of Property Was Brought Into Creation By The Sword', So Wrote Gerrard Winstanley (1609-1676) - Christian Communist, Leader Of The Diggers Movement And Bête Noire Of The Landed Aristocracy. Despite Being One Of The Great English Radicals, Winstanley Remains Unmentioned In Today's Lists Of 'great Britons'. John Gurney Reveals The Hidden History Of Winstanley And His Movement. As Part Of The Radical Ferment Which Swept England At The Time Of The Civil War, Winstanley Led The Diggers In Taking Over Land And Running It As 'a Common Treasury For All' - Provoking Violent Opposition From Landowners. Gurney Also Guides Us Through Winstanley's Writings, Which Are Among The Most Remarkable Prose Writings Of His Age.--publisher's Website. Introduction -- The Making Of The Digger -- Winstanley The Digger -- A New Beginning? -- Winstanley's Legacy. John Gurney. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 129-156) And Index.
See more - ISBN13 9780745331836
- ISBN10 0745331831
- Pages 176
- Published 2005
- Language English
Gerrard Winstanley: The Digger's Life and Legacy
- Publisher PLUTO
- ISBN 9780745331836
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