The Political Institutions of the Ancient Greeks by Basil Edward Hammond
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"The Political Institutions of the Ancient Greeks" by Basil Edward Hammond is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the various political systems that characterized ancient Greek governance, focusing particularly on the evolution of political institutions from tribal settings to more complex city-states. Hammond seeks to lay a foundation for a broader exploration of comparative politics, beginning with Greek institutions as a case study. At the
start of the book, Hammond introduces his scholarly intentions, explaining that the text is derived from a series of lectures on European political institutions. He emphasizes the historical and comparative nature of political studies, noting that while some aspects have become scientific, others remain in a formative state. He outlines the Aryan origins of various European races, linking their linguistic similarities to their shared political structures. The opening portion sets the stage for a detailed examination of the intricate relationships between governance, society, and geography in ancient Greece, ushering readers into the complex world of its political evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hammond, Basil Edward, 1842-1916 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12011439 |
| Title | The Political Institutions of the Ancient Greeks |
| Credits |
Produced by deaurider, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JC: Political science: Political theory |
| Subject | Political science |
| Subject | Greece -- Politics and government |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49368 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 459 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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