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History of the Theory of Sovereignty Since Rousseau (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

C. E. Merriam

 
9780266460749: History of the Theory of Sovereignty Since Rousseau (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A clear, historical chronicle of sovereignty theories from the early modern era to modern times.

This scholarly work traces how political power has been understood, challenged, and redefined since Rousseau, weaving together foundational ideas from Aristotle and Roman law through the contract and organic theories, to modern debates about national and state sovereignty. It presents a measured, student-friendly survey of major thinkers and movements, showing how ideas about who holds power and why have shaped constitutional practice.

  • Learn how different traditions explain the source and limits of political authority.
  • See how the concept of sovereignty evolved from divine right to state personality and beyond.
  • Explore key debates, from popular sovereignty to federal and international perspectives.
  • Understand the influence of historical context on theories of law, government, and power.
Ideal for readers of political theory and history who want a concise, historically grounded map of sovereignty concepts and their development across centuries.

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