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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the genesis of utopian ideals from antiquity to the modern era. The author traces how the ancient Greeks and Romans conceived of ideal societies, shaped by their beliefs in divine authority and the rule of philosopher-kings. The book examines Plato's "Republic" as the first comprehensive blueprint for a utopian society, emphasizing its emphasis on rationality, justice, and communal living. It contrasts these classical ideals with the rise of Christianity, arguing that the Christian concept of a universal, compassionate God and the promise of heavenly salvation reshaped utopian visions. The author discusses how the Byzantine Empire attempted to implement a state-sponsored form of socialism, highlighting its successes and failures. Through these historical examples, the book sheds light on the enduring human desire for a better world and the challenges of reconciling utopian ideals with the complexities of human nature and society. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780484976879_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780484976879
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780484976879
Quantity: 15 available