The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 2 of 2 by Karl Otfried Müller
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"The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 2 of 2" by Karl Otfried Müller is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work focuses on the political institutions, cultural practices, and social structures of the Doric people, particularly examining the contrasts with the Ionian race. The author explores various aspects of Doric society, with a strong emphasis on the governance of Spartan cities, their laws, and how
they shaped the civilization. The opening portion of the text outlines the book's structure, emphasizing the importance of understanding the political institutions of the Doric race in contrast to other Greek states. Müller critiques modern interpretations of governance, arguing that ancient Greek notions of statehood were based on collective moral unity rather than individual rights. He introduces the reader to the Doric concept of order and governance, particularly spotlighting Sparta, and begins to set the stage for a deeper exploration of its unique constitutional characteristics compared to its contemporaries. This serves as a foundation for assessing the development and transformations within Doric political systems. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Müller, Karl Otfried, 1797-1840 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Lewis, George Cornewall, Sir, 1806-1863 |
| Translator | Tufnell, Henry, 1805-1854 |
| Title | The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 2 of 2 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 35.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DF: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Greece |
| Subject | Dorians -- History |
| Subject | Greece -- Antiquities, Dorian |
| Subject | Greece -- History -- Dorian Invasions, approximately 1125-1025 B.C. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34010 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34010-4 |
| Release Date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 928 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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