A Description of the Famous Kingdome of Macaria Shewing 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

"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.)

Gabriel Plattes (c.1600–1644) was an English writer on agriculture and science, and also now recognised as the author of the utopian work Description of the Famous Kingdome of Macaria, often attributed to Samuel Hartlib under whose name it was published.