9781025692999 - The Growth of the City State: Lectures on Greek and Roman History: First Series von Halliday, William Reginald (2 Ergebnisse)

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Growth of the City State: Lectures on Greek and Roman History' provides a scholarly exploration of the foundational political unit of classical antiquity. In this insightful series of lectures, William Reginald Halliday examines the evolution of the city-state from its tribal origins to its zenith as a sophisticated engine of Mediterranean civilization. By comparing the developmental trajectories of both Greek and Roman societies, the work highlights the unique geographical, social, and economic factors that shaped the ancient polis.The text delves into the intricacies of citizenship, the transition from monarchy to republican forms of government, and the internal dynamics that governed urban life in the ancient world. Halliday's analysis remains a significant contribution to classical studies, offering readers a clear and structured perspective on how these small but powerful entities laid the groundwork for Western political thought. 'The Growth of the City State' serves as an essential resource for students of ancient history and anyone interested in the structural origins of democracy and governance in the classical world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.