A Letter to His Excellency Mr. Ulrick D'ypres, Chief Minister to the King of Sparta: In Answer to His Excellency's Two Epistles Lately Published in the Daily Courant (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Eustace Budgell

 
9780243251629: A Letter to His Excellency Mr. Ulrick D'ypres, Chief Minister to the King of Sparta: In Answer to His Excellency's Two Epistles Lately Published in the Daily Courant (Classic Reprint)

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This book sets out to compare the governance of ancient Greece and Rome with that of modern-day England. It posits that a deep understanding of and engagement with past civilizations can be a political asset. Abundant with historical anecdotes and examples, the author, an accomplished writer, politician, and lawyer, investigates the relationship between power and the people, from ancient Athens to 18th-century England. Through fresh insights that bridge the classical world with the present day, the book elucidates the complex and timeless dynamics of political systems, educating the reader about the passions and motivations of rulers and the governed alike.

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