Publisher's Synopsis
Observations On The Manners, Government, And Policy Of The Greeks (1784) is a book written by Abbe Mably. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the ancient Greek civilization and its political system. Mably examines the customs, traditions, and social norms of the Greeks, and compares them to contemporary European societies.The author argues that the Greeks had a unique system of government that was based on the principles of democracy and equality. He explores the role of the citizen in the Greek polis and how it influenced the political system. Mably also discusses the various forms of government that existed in ancient Greece, including monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy.In addition to political analysis, Mably provides insights into the Greek philosophy and religion. He examines the works of Plato and Aristotle and their impact on the Greek society. The book also explores the Greek mythology and its influence on the culture.Overall, Observations On The Manners, Government, And Policy Of The Greeks is a comprehensive study of the ancient Greek civilization. It provides a detailed account of the political, social, and cultural aspects of the Greek society and their relevance to contemporary European societies. The book is an important contribution to the study of ancient history and political philosophy.With Notes And Illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
