Wilson Center Experts
Irina Victorivna Nemchenko
Regional Exchange Grant
Kennan Institute
Expertise:
Russia and Eurasia
Affiliation:
Associate Professor, Odessa State University
Wilson Center Project(s):
History of English Political Thought of the First Half and Middle of the 17th Century
Project Summary
Examines conflicting theories on sovereignty, the divine right of kinds and the genesis of modern parliamentary democracy. Traces Hobbess political ideas in mid-17th century political thought, comparing them against royalist political authors.