ISBN: 9780521375849 - the origins of democratic thinking: the invention of politics in classical athens (8 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. glossy paper covers; light wear; exterior is in Very Good Condition; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; pages toned; markings to page 6 only; 301 pages.

. Cover laminated. Previous owner's name stamped inside front cover. Slight wear on lower edge of text. Otherwise VG 301 pp.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Pen markings to about 10 or so pages. Else VG.; 320 pages; The ancient Greeks invented democracy. They also invented political theory. This book seeks to show that these were not unrelated achievements. The development of political theory accompanied the growth of democracy at Athens in the fifth century BC. By analysing the writings of Protagoras the sophist, Thucydides the historian, and Democritus the cosmologist in the context of political developments and speculation about the universe, Dr Farrar reveals the existence of a distinctive approach to the characterisation of democratic order, and in doing so demonstrates the virtues of Thucydides' historical conception of politics. Thucydides' history is shown to be an argument for the political force of historical judgement.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. Dr Farrar argues that the development of political theory accompanied the growth of democracy at Athens in the fifth century BC. Num Pages: 312 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSBB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 460. . 2008. Revised ed. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - The ancient Greeks invented democracy. They also invented political theory. This book seeks to show that these were not unrelated achievements. The development of political theory accompanied the growth of democracy at Athens in the fifth century BC. By analysing the writings of Protagoras the sophist, Thucydides the historian, and Democritus the cosmologist in the context of political developments and speculation about the universe, Dr Farrar reveals the existence of a distinctive approach to the characterisation of democratic order, and in doing so demonstrates the virtues of Thucydides' historical conception of politics. Thucydides' history is shown to be an argument for the political force of historical judgement.…

Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 312 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Dr Farrar argues that the development of political theory accompanied the growth of democracy at Athens in the fifth century BC.