02399cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000510012624500280017726400510020530000470025633600260030333700260032933800360035550000310039150802270042252011910064953400450184065300450188565300380193065300330196885600430200199900170204439860UtSlPG20260610133919.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a13001517  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aJC1 aRobertson, J. M.q(John Mackinnon),d1856-193314aThe Evolution of States 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-05-30  aProduced by Adrian Mastronardi, Graeme Mackreth and the
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available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Evolution of States" by J. M. Robertson is a scholarly historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the complex dynamics that shape political forces throughout history, particularly focusing on ancient civilizations such as Rome and Greece. Robertson seeks to illuminate how socio-political forces influence states' development and evolution over time.  The opening of the text establishes a foundational understanding of politics as a struggle of wills in social contexts, emphasizing the importance of analyzing political history beyond surface-level narratives of national character. It critiques the simplification of history through collective abstractions, advocating instead for a sociological perspective that acknowledges the intricate interplay of various forces, including economic conditions and class struggles, that drive political change. By examining the early political systems of Rome and the nature of social cohesion through strife and conflict, Robertson sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the evolution of political entities and the lessons they offer for modern governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- Politics and government  aEurope -- Politics and government  aPolitical science -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39860  c80699d80699