The book ""Life Of Algernon Sidney: With Sketches Of Some Of His Contemporaries And Extracts From His Correspondence And Political Writings"" by George Van Santvoord is a detailed account of the life of Algernon Sidney, a prominent figure in English politics and philosophy during the 17th century. The book includes biographical information about Sidney, as well as insights into his political beliefs and writings. The author also provides sketches of some of Sidney's contemporaries, giving readers a broader understanding of the political and social context in which Sidney lived. The book includes extracts from Sidney's correspondence and political writings, providing readers with a firsthand glimpse into the mind of this influential figure. Overall, ""Life Of Algernon Sidney"" is a comprehensive and informative account of one of England's most important political thinkers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.