This primary source analysis examines Thomas Hobbes's book 'Leviathan' and its exploration of absolute sovereignty, the nature of human beings, and the social contract. It discusses the background of the English Civil War and Hobbes's theory of the need for an absolute monarchy to ensure peace. The analysis also delves into Hobbes's views on equality, the role of a sovereign power, and the importance of a social contract for maintaining peace and harmony within society.