The Idea of Historical Recurrence in Western Thought
Author | : G. W. Trompf |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 396 |
Release | : 1979-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0520034791 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780520034792 |
Rating | : 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Idea of Historical Recurrence in Western Thought written by G. W. Trompf and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1979-01-01 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of viewing historical change as a cyclical process is analyzed, beginning with the works of Polybius, historian of the Roman empire, and ending with Machiavelli, with an examination of the biblical concept of historical change