The Greek Tradition in Republican Thought

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The book explores how ancient Greek moral and political philosophy shaped republican theory in Europe and America, particularly during the sixteenth century in England. It highlights this tradition's influence on the ideological foundations of the English Civil Wars and the American Revolution. Eric Nelson provides fresh interpretations of key European political texts and offers a groundbreaking reassessment of ancient Roman historiography, emphasizing the enduring impact of these ideas on modern political thought.