Power and the People - Thucydidess History and the American Founding

Presents essays on the great Athenian historian, Thucydides, and his influence on the founders of the American republic. Contributors explore Thucydides' insights into the challenges of democratic governance, especially for a wealthy and powerful state, what they meant to the American Founders, and why they continue to be relevant today.

Summary

Presents essays on the great Athenian historian, Thucydides, and his influence on the founders of the American republic. Contributors explore Thucydides' insights into the challenges of democratic governance, especially for a wealthy and powerful state, what they meant to the American Founders, and why they continue to be relevant today.

Product details

• Authors: Charlotte C. S. Thomas
• Assisted by: Charlotte C S Thomas (Editor), Charlotte C. S. Thomas (Editor)
• Publisher: Mercer university press usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2019
• EAN: 9780881466959
• ISBN: 978-0-88146-695-9
• No. of pages: 216
• Series: The A. V. Elliott Conference Series; The A. V. Elliott Conference Series; A. V. Elliott Conference
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy