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050 4 _aJC
100 1 _aRobertson, J. M.
_q(John Mackinnon),
_d1856-1933
245 1 4 _aThe Evolution of States
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-05-30
508 _aProduced by Adrian Mastronardi, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Politics and government
653 _aEurope -- Politics and government
653 _aPolitical science -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39860
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