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Explore the evolution of political power with Volume III: Empires, Monarchies, and the Modern State. Published by Oxford University Press, this volume represents the final work of S. E. Finer, a leading twentieth-century political scientist. This study provides a unique analysis of government throughout recorded history across the entire world. Spanning 5,000 years, the text traces the progression from Sumerian city states to the modern European nation state. The research examines both representative and exceptional polities through five specific themes: state-building, military formats, belief systems, social stratification, and timespan. This work offers a comprehensive look at how different structures of authority have shaped human history.

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Volume III of the History of Government series by Oxford University Press.

Written by S. E. Finer, one of the leading political scientists of the twentieth century.

Covers 5,000 years of history from Sumerian city states to modern European nation states.

Analyzes five key themes including state-building, military formats, and belief systems.

Examines both representative and exceptional polities throughout recorded history.

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paperback
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Amazon UK
Release Date
27 May 1999
Listed Since
12 February 2007

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