* Beautifully illustrated with atmospheric paintings by renowned artists, Leviathan is regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of social contract theory.

* Just as accessible and relevant for today's readers as it would have been when first published, the work is one of the great works of English literature and continues to be widely read throughout the world.

* This meticulous digital edition from Heritage Illustrated Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text and is enhanced with images of classic works of art carefully selected by our team of professional editors.