Civil Wars - a History in Ideas
Book • 2018
David Armitage's 'Civil Wars: A History in Ideas' delves into the concept of civil war, tracing its origins and transformations from ancient Rome to the modern era.
The book explores how the definition and understanding of civil war have evolved across different cultures and periods.
Armitage examines the political, social, and intellectual contexts that have shaped the discourse around civil conflict.
He analyzes how civil war has been perceived in various languages and intellectual traditions.
The book provides insights into the enduring relevance of civil war as a concept in political thought, offering a comprehensive historical perspective.
The book explores how the definition and understanding of civil war have evolved across different cultures and periods.
Armitage examines the political, social, and intellectual contexts that have shaped the discourse around civil conflict.
He analyzes how civil war has been perceived in various languages and intellectual traditions.
The book provides insights into the enduring relevance of civil war as a concept in political thought, offering a comprehensive historical perspective.
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