Original language of "Leviathan"

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Was Leviathan of Thomas Hobbes originally written in English or Latin?

WRS

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It was first published in English in 1651, and in Latin in 1668.

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Thank you!

  1. So it is from the Latin version that the phrase “Bellum omnium contra omnes” comes from, yes?

  2. It is possible to get a copy of the Latin version?

WRS

4

free English copy.

Latin copy, a mure $180. No, wait, that’s a diffrent book, De Cive. No idea on the latin, thought here is an impartial copy.

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http://web.clas.ufl.edu/users/rhatch/pages/03-Sci-Rev/SCI-REV-Home/sr-research/eebo-science.htm seems to have an electronic copy (at number 378) – the site says it’s available by subscription.

http://www.bibliopoly-search.com/servlets/server?config=bibliopoly&action=MainFrameFromStaticPages&display_action=DisplayBook&book_id=5746137&price=1200.00&currency=GBP is offering a copy of the first Latin edition at just £1200. I doubt you’ll get a copy much cheaper, even on eBay.

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Thanks so much for the info!

Sad they don’t have an economical Latin edition. Ah well. I’ll survive.

WRS