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100 1 _aMontagu, Edward Wortley,
_d1713-1776
245 1 0 _aReflections on the Rise and Fall of the Ancient Republicks :
_bAdapted to the Present State of Great Britain
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-05-05
508 _aE-text prepared by Turgut Dincer, Jeff G., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com)
520 _a"Reflections on the Rise and Fall of the Ancient Republicks" by Edward W. Montagu is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work examines the ancient republics such as Sparta, Athens, and Rome, drawing lessons that relate to the political climate of Great Britain at the time. Montagu aims to explore the factors that contributed to the rise and decline of these states, suggesting that contemporary issues in Britain resonate with those of the past. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for Montagu's exploration by introducing the historical context of various republics, particularly focusing on the governance of Sparta under Lycurgus. It discusses how Lycurgus addressed the deep-rooted issues of civil strife and inequality in Spartan society, ultimately leading to his significant reforms that promoted equality and a strong sense of civic duty among citizens. Montagu emphasizes the importance of unity and public virtue to maintain a free state, warning against the disunity that plagued ancient republics as a precursor to their downfall. The narrative establishes a foundation for Montagu's reflections, highlighting the dangers of neglecting the lessons of history in the face of contemporary political turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aRepublics
653 _aHistory, Ancient -- Philosophy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45592
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