The Relation of War to the Origin of the State (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Rudolf Holsti

9780332495156: The Relation of War to the Origin of the State (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332495159 ISBN 13: 9780332495156

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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How early societies formed and organized themselves through war, peace, and leadership

This concise overview surveys theories about how the state arises and how primitive warfare, social integration, and authority interact. It highlights how peaceful cooperation, religious beliefs, and influential figures help shape early government, not just warfare alone.

In these pages, the focus is on the shifting causes of conflict as societies develop, the roles of elders and magicians in leadership, and the ways custom and secret societies sustain order. It also examines how peace treaties, rituals, and intergroup relations contribute to political life and the emergence of governing structures.

Learn how war and peace influence social ties and political authority across cultures
Explore the evolving roles of chiefs, priests, and secret societies in governance
See how customs and Elder leadership help communities coordinate and endure
Understand how peaceful cooperation underpins the move from family groups to collective rule

Ideal for readers of anthropology, history, and political science who want a clear view of how war, peace, and ritual shape the origins of government.

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