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The Reformation · 1619

Christianopolis

Johann Valentin Andreae · 1586–1654

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What it is

An ideal Christian city on an island where labour is shared, education is free and scientific, and no one is rich or idle.

Why it lasted

A Lutheran utopia that influenced Comenius and, through him, the founding of scientific societies including the Royal Society.

Where to read it

Public domain and free to read in full, though not held here. The archives below have it.

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