In this Book
- Herodotus and the Philosophy of Empire
- Book
- 2008
- Published by: Baylor University Press
summary
In Herodotus and the Philosophy of Empire, Ann Ward treats the classical writer not as a historian but as a political philosopher. Ward uses close textual analysis to demonstrate that Herodotus investigates recurring themes in the most important forms of government in the ancient world. This analysis of The Histories concludes with reflections on the problems of empire, not only for the Persians and the striving Athenians, but for our own government as well. To this end, Ward contrasts Herodotus on empire with the assumptions underlying speeches and writings of Paul Wolfowitz, Colin L. Powell, Joseph S. Nye, Jr. and Robert W. Merry.
Table of Contents
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- Acknowledgments
- pp. ix-x
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- pp. 1-22
- Chapter 3. Persia and Regimes in Theory
- pp. 65-106
- Chapter 4. Athens and Regimes in History
- pp. 107-158
- Epilogue: 9/11 and the Politics of Empire
- pp. 173-190
- Bibliography
- pp. 229-236
Additional Information
ISBN
9781602582330
Related ISBN(s)
9781602580077
MARC Record
OCLC
794700824
Pages
260
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No