Leviathan Author:Knowledge Products Leviathan is a vigorous defense of a strong central government. Published in 1651, just after the English Wars of 1642-49, Leviathan provoked attacks by both defenders and opponents of central government. This comprehensive work discusses many areas of philosophy and religion, and is widely acknowledged as a masterpiece of political thought. — ... more »Note: This is not an abridgement of the original book, but instead a discussion of the book in the context of the times during which it was written.« less