The Origin Of Tyranny (1922)

By P.N. Ure and Percy Neville Ure

Book Overview

The Origin of Tyranny, written by Percy Neville Ure in 1922, is a historical exploration of the development of tyrannical governments throughout history. Ure argues that tyranny is not a natural state of human society but rather a result of specific historical circumstances. He traces the origins of tyranny to ancient Greece, where the rise of democracy led to the emergence of tyrants who sought to consolidate power and suppress opposition. Ure then examines the development of tyranny in Rome, the Middle Ages, and the modern era, exploring the role of religion, economics, and political ideology in the rise of authoritarian regimes. The book also includes a discussion of the psychological and social factors that contribute to the acceptance of tyranny by the masses. Overall, The Origin of Tyranny is a thought-provoking analysis of one of the most enduring and destructive phenomena in human history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165610779
• ISBN13: 9781165610778
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"