Reflections on the Rise and Fall of the Ancient Republicks by Montagu

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Author Montagu, Edward Wortley, 1713-1776
LoC No. 05040899
Title Reflections on the Rise and Fall of the Ancient Republicks
Adapted to the Present State of Great Britain
Credits E-text prepared by Turgut Dincer, Jeff G., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (http://books.google.com)
Summary "Reflections on the Rise and Fall of the Ancient Republicks" by Edward W. Montagu is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work examines the ancient republics such as Sparta, Athens, and Rome, drawing lessons that relate to the political climate of Great Britain at the time. Montagu aims to explore the factors that contributed to the rise and decline of these states, suggesting that contemporary issues in Britain resonate with those of the past. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for Montagu's exploration by introducing the historical context of various republics, particularly focusing on the governance of Sparta under Lycurgus. It discusses how Lycurgus addressed the deep-rooted issues of civil strife and inequality in Spartan society, ultimately leading to his significant reforms that promoted equality and a strong sense of civic duty among citizens. Montagu emphasizes the importance of unity and public virtue to maintain a free state, warning against the disunity that plagued ancient republics as a precursor to their downfall. The narrative establishes a foundation for Montagu's reflections, highlighting the dangers of neglecting the lessons of history in the face of contemporary political turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JC: Political science: Political theory
Subject Republics
Subject History, Ancient -- Philosophy
Category Text
EBook-No. 45592
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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