Download or read book Winstanley and the Diggers, 1649-1999 written by Andrew Bradstock and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-19 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays explore the the Diggers, a group of 17th century men who shared a vision of a society based on collective ownership of the land. The themes discussed include the continuing power of leader Winstanley's writings, ideas on civil liberty and the economic background.