Behemoth or The Long Parliament
In Behemoth or The Long Parliament, Thomas Hobbes reflects on the English Civil War and the upheaval that transformed English politics. Through dialogue, he considers political authority, religious division, rebellion, and the dangers of civil disorder, offering a provocative account of how societies lose—and might recover—stability.
About This Book
Behemoth or The Long Parliament is Thomas Hobbes’s examination of the political turmoil surrounding the English Civil War.
Presented as a dialogue, the work considers the forces that challenged established authority and contributed to civil conflict.
Hobbes explores the roles of Parliament, religion, political argument, and popular unrest in the breakdown of order.
The book offers a sustained reflection on sovereignty, rebellion, and the conditions required for political stability.
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