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Citizens to lords

Citizens to lords

Ancient HistoryHistory
Pages
258
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

Ellen Meiksins Wood presents a groundbreaking re-evaluation of Western political theory, tracing its evolution from classical antiquity to the Middle Ages. This work examines canonical thinkers not as abstract figures, but as individuals responding to the social relations and conflicts of their eras. Wood reveals the distinctive relationship between property and state in Western history, showing how the political canon was shaped by interactions among proprietors, laborers, and states. It offers a dynamic exploration of ideas that have profoundly influenced our modern world.

Prose complexity
10/10

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Genres

Ancient History History Medieval Philosophy Politics & Society

Authors

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Ellen Meiksins Wood

Ellen Meiksins Wood (April 12, 1942 – January 14, 2016) was an American Marxist historian and scholar. Source: [Ellen Meiksins Wood](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Meiksins_Wood) on Wikipedia.

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Ferran Meler Ortí

Ferran Meler Ortí writes about the human mind and emotions. His book, "El perfil emocional de tu cerebro," helps readers understand how their brain's emotional profile works.