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 (792 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Idea of Historical Recurrence in Western Thought by : G. W. Trompf
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
