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100	1		_aPlattes, Gabriel, _d1600?-1644
245	1	2	_aA Description of the Famous Kingdome of Macaria : _bShewing its Excellent Government: Wherein The Inhabitants Live in Great Prosperity, Health and Happinesse; the King Obeyed, the Nobles Honoured; and All Good Men Respected, Vice Punished, and Vertue Rewarded
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aWikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Description_of_the_Famous_Kingdome_of_Macaria
500			_aRelease date is 2017-08-05
508			_aProduced by Mary Glenn Krause, Carol Brown, MFR, British Library, Duke University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"A Description of the Famous Kingdome of Macaria" by Gabriel Plattes is a fictional account written during the 17th century. This work employs a dialogue format to explore the governance, societal structure, and overall prosperity of a utopian kingdom called Macaria, highlighting its exemplary laws and the well-being of its citizens. Its contents are reflective of the early modern period, a time characterized by exploration, philosophical discourse, and possible reflections on societal reform. The narrative unfolds through the conversation between a scholar and a traveler who shares insights about Macaria. The traveler describes the excellent government that contributes to the kingdom's harmony, health, and wealth, delineating various councils that oversee agriculture, fishing, trade, and colonization efforts. These councils ensure that citizens benefit collectively, with laws designed to promote public welfare and discourage malfeasance. Furthermore, the traveler emphasizes the educated clergy who serve dual roles as spiritual and physical healers, maintaining the community's health. Through their discussion, the work critiques contemporary European governance while advocating for the adoption of Macaria’s principles as a model for societal improvement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aUtopias -- Early works to 1800
700	1		_aConstable, Francis, _d-1647
700	1		_aHartlib, Samuel, _d1600?-1662
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55269
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