The Idea of Peace in Antiquity

This scholarly work delves into the conceptualisation of peace in ancient civilisations, exploring how different cultures and societies understood and pursued peace. It examines the philosophical and historical contexts of peace in Greek and Roman times, as well as in early Christian thought. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of peace as an idea, highlighting its significance and the various interpretations it has undergone throughout history. It is a valuable resource for understanding the roots of peace in Western civilisation and its enduring impact on contemporary thought.

Published 1973.

Binding of book is intact. Front cover is clean of foxing with crease(s) and scratch(es). Gilt present on front cover and not tarnished. Back cover is clean of foxing with tear(s), stain(s), and scratch(es). Gilt present on spine and not tarnished. Slight tanning and foxing on top, fore, and bottom edges, with some foxing on bottom edge. Slight foxing on endpapers. Some foxing on certain pages. Pages are clean of annotations. Slight tanning around margins of pages.

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