Behemoth - by Thomas Hobbes

In Behemoth, Thomas Hobbes offers a detailed analysis of the English Civil War, examining the collapse of authority and the ensuing chaos that followed the conflict. The book is a historical and philosophical exploration of the causes of civil strife, presenting the war as a result of the breakdown of political institutions. Hobbes applies his political theories to the historical events, arguing that the absence of a strong sovereign power leads to anarchy.