A History Of Political Theories

""A History of Political Theories: Ancient and Medieval"" by William Archibald Dunning is a comprehensive study of the evolution of political thought from ancient Greece to the Middle Ages. The book explores the ideas of prominent philosophers and political thinkers, including Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, St. Augustine, and Thomas Aquinas, and examines how their ideas have shaped the development of political systems throughout history. The book begins with an overview of the political theories of ancient Greece, exploring the ideas of democracy, oligarchy, and tyranny, and the role of the individual in society. It then moves on to examine the political thought of the Roman Republic and Empire, including the ideas of Cicero and the Stoics. The second half of the book focuses on the Middle Ages, exploring the political theories of St. Augustine and Thomas Aquinas, and their influence on the development of medieval political systems. The book also examines the emergence of feudalism, the role of the Church in political affairs, and the development of the nation-state.Throughout the book, Dunning provides a detailed analysis of the political theories of each era, and explores how these ideas have influenced political systems throughout history. The book is a valuable resource for students of political science, history, and philosophy, as well as anyone interested in the evolution of political thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.