The Greek Tradition in Republican Thought

Tracing the influence of ancient Greek sources on the development of republican theory in Europe and America, this book argues that an important tradition of republican thought, derived from the central texts of Greek moral and political philosophy, emerged in sixteenth century England. It contributed significantly to the ideological framework of the English Civil Wars and the American Revolution. Eric Nelson offers significant reinterpretations of several central texts of European political theory, as well as a radical reappraisal of ancient Roman historiography.

Author: Eric Nelson,Nelson Eric
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 02/19/2004
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.16w x 0.96d
ISBN: 9780521835459

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2004 pg. 562

About the Author
Nelson, Eric: - Eric Nelson has been a Research Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge and is currently a Junior Fellow in the Society of Fellows, Harvard University. This is his first book.

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