Isbn: 9788028330217 - ancient rome and modern america: a comparative study of roman power, american democracy, and the fragility of republican institutions (3 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In Ancient Rome and Modern America, Guglielmo Ferrero reads Roman history not as a remote antiquarian field but as a mirror for modern power. Moving between the late Republic, imperial administration, economic expansion, and the moral strains of wealth, he compares Rome's ascent with the United States' industrial and democratic dynamism. The prose is lucid, essayistic, and comparative, shaped by the early twentieth-century tradition of historical sociology rather than by narrow chronicle. Ferrero, the Italian historian best known for The Greatness and Decline of Rome, brought to the subject an unusual combination of classical learning, political observation, and concern for modern civilization. Living through an age of mass democracy, imperial rivalry, and rapid capitalism, he saw in Rome a laboratory for questions that still troubled his own world: legitimacy, social cohesion, luxury, conquest, and the fragility of republican institutions. This book is recommended for readers who want history to illuminate public life rather than merely recount events. Students of Rome, American political culture, comparative empire, and intellectual history will find Ferrero's arguments provocative, elegant, and still suggestive. It is a concise but ambitious work for anyone interested in how ancient precedents can clarify modern anxieties. 128 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - In 'Ancient Rome and Modern America,' Guglielmo Ferrero presents a compelling analysis of the parallels between the political and social structures of ancient Rome and contemporary America. The book, skillfully intertwining historical narrative with incisive commentary, invites readers to explore the cyclical nature of civilization. Ferrero employs a comparative lens, illustrating how themes of governance, democracy, and societal decay resonate through time, engaging with the classical tradition while concurrently scrutinizing the present. His eloquent prose and rigorous scholarship challenge readers to reflect on the implications of history for modern civilization. Guglielmo Ferrero, an esteemed historian and social theorist, drew upon his extensive knowledge of both classical civilizations and modern socio-political dynamics to craft this insightful work. Living during a time of great upheaval in Europe, Ferrero's experiences with war and revolutions perhaps fueled his desire to investigate the lessons history offers. His academic pursuits and passionate engagement with political philosophy served as the foundation for weaving historical insights into contemporary relevance. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in history, political science, or cultural studies. Ferrero's profound insights offer both a cautionary tale and a call to action, urging readers to engage thoughtfully with the past to better understand the present and shape the future. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -In 'Ancient Rome and Modern America,' Guglielmo Ferrero presents a compelling analysis of the parallels between the political and social structures of ancient Rome and contemporary America. The book, skillfully intertwining historical narrative with incisive commentary, invites readers to explore the cyclical nature of civilization. Ferrero employs a comparative lens, illustrating how themes of governance, democracy, and societal decay resonate through time, engaging with the classical tradition while concurrently scrutinizing the present. His eloquent prose and rigorous scholarship challenge readers to reflect on the implications of history for modern civilization. Guglielmo Ferrero, an esteemed historian and social theorist, drew upon his extensive knowledge of both classical civilizations and modern socio-political dynamics to craft this insightful work. Living during a time of great upheaval in Europe, Ferrero's experiences with war and revolutions perhaps fueled his desire to investigate the lessons history offers. His academic pursuits and passionate engagement with political philosophy served as the foundation for weaving historical insights into contemporary relevance. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in history, political science, or cultural studies. Ferrero's profound insights offer both a cautionary tale and a call to action, urging readers to engage thoughtfully with the past to better understand the present and shape the future. 128 pp. Englisch. …