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Bernard Bosanquet (1848-1923) was a neo-Hegelian British philosopher who had an interest in contemporary social theory. He examines ideas about the state, and the people who live in it, in this influential work, which was first published in 1899 and ran to four editions by 1923.

First published in 1758, this enormously influential work by Swiss diplomat and jurist Emmerich de Vattel (1714-76) laid the foundation for modern international law and politics. Barrister Joseph Chitty's edition of the book, published in 1834, revises and amends a previous English translation of 1797, and includes comprehensive notes.

Written by Cambridge philosopher and economist Henry Sidgwick (1838-1900), this work defends the utilitarian convictions of John Stuart Mill against a newer, more radical generation of economic philosophers. The book was first published in 1883; the second edition, reissued here, was published in 1887.

Published in 1776, this is a classic two-volume work on rhetorical theory by a leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment. George Campbell (1719-96) was particularly interested in the effect of successful rhetoric upon the mind, combining classical theory with the latest thinking in the social, behavioural and natural sciences.

One of the nineteenth century's most famous intellectuals, Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) coined the term 'survival of the fittest', which led to his being regarded as a Social Darwinist. Published in 1908 and based on his correspondence, this biography tracks his developing interests and assesses his character and significance.