The Evolution of States
The Evolution of States, by J. M. Robertson, the British freethinker, critic and Liberal politician, is a revised and expanded version of his earlier Introduction to English Politics. Robertson examines the political forces of the ancient world, the economic evolution of Rome, the cultural flowering of Greece and the case of the Italian republics before turning to the modern European states and England, always seeking the economic, social and intellectual forces behind politics rather than the deeds of great men. Skeptical of racial and providential explanations, he argues for a sociological reading of history. The book is long, dense with comparison and polemical in tone. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Is The Evolution of States in the public domain?
Yes. The Evolution of States by J. M. Robertson is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Evolution of States?
About 15 h 16 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Evolution of States?
The Evolution of States by J. M. Robertson is filed under "Philosophy" in the Vinteuil library.
