The Elements of Law: Natural and Politic

Originally published in 1889, Ferdinand Tonnies published versions of two works by Thomas Hobbes. His editions of <em>The Elements of Law: Natural and Politic</em> and of <em>Behemoth: or The Long Parliament</em> were the first modern critical editions, based on manuscripts of works by Hobbes. Completed in 1640, <em>The Elements of Law</em> was Hobbess first systematic political work. The book helps us see Hobbess mind at work, for it is the first version of his later political works.