The Origins of Individualism, Political Oppression and the State
Book Type
Paperback
Publisher Name
5014
ISBN-10
0394746708
ISBN-13
9780394746708
citemno
272845
Number of Pages
420
Edition
1st Vintage Books ed
SKU
9780394746708
Description
Looks at early societies in Africa and Polynesia, traces the development of chieftains and kings, and examines the nature of cruelty, tyranny, and justice
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