Kumar, Krishan
Empires: A Historical and Political Sociology
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509528356
- author:
- Kumar, Krishan
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15.4 x 1.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Empires have been the dominant form of political organization for most of recorded history. This book explores the nature and characteristics of empires, examining their principles, relations between rulers and ruled, and the course of their rise, decline, and fall. Through a comprehensive analysis of major empires, including ancient and modern, Kumar sheds light on the politics of our own times.
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