A Description of the Famous Kingdome of Macaria by Gabriel Plattes
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"A Description of the Famous Kingdome of Macaria" by Gabriel Plattes is a fictional account written during the 17th century. This work employs a dialogue format to explore the governance, societal structure, and overall prosperity of a utopian kingdom called Macaria, highlighting its exemplary laws and the well-being of its citizens. Its contents are reflective of the early modern period, a time characterized by exploration, philosophical discourse, and possible reflections on societal
reform. The narrative unfolds through the conversation between a scholar and a traveler who shares insights about Macaria. The traveler describes the excellent government that contributes to the kingdom's harmony, health, and wealth, delineating various councils that oversee agriculture, fishing, trade, and colonization efforts. These councils ensure that citizens benefit collectively, with laws designed to promote public welfare and discourage malfeasance. Furthermore, the traveler emphasizes the educated clergy who serve dual roles as spiritual and physical healers, maintaining the community's health. Through their discussion, the work critiques contemporary European governance while advocating for the adoption of Macaria’s principles as a model for societal improvement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Plattes, Gabriel, 1600?-1644 |
|---|---|
| Other | Constable, Francis, -1647 |
| Other | Hartlib, Samuel, 1600?-1662 |
| Title |
A Description of the Famous Kingdome of Macaria Shewing its Excellent Government: Wherein The Inhabitants Live in Great Prosperity, Health and Happinesse; the King Obeyed, the Nobles Honoured; and All Good Men Respected, Vice Punished, and Vertue Rewarded |
| Note | Wikipedia page on this work: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Description_of_the_Famous_Kingdome_of_Macaria |
| Credits |
Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Carol Brown, MFR, British Library, Duke University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Utopias -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55269 |
| Release Date | Aug 5, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 358 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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