On the Medieval Origins of the Modern State (Princeton Classics #21)

By: Joseph R. Strayer

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Synopsis: The modern state, however we conceive of it today, is based on a pattern that emerged in Europe in the period from 1100 to 1600. Inspired by a lifetime of teaching and research, On the Medieval Origins of the Modern State is a classic work on what is known about the early history of the European state. This short, clear book book explores the European state in its infancy, especially in institutional developments in the administration of justice and finance. Forewords from Charles Tilly and William Chester Jordan demonstrate the perennial importance of Joseph Strayer's book, and situate it within a contemporary context. Tilly demonstrates how Strayer’s work has set the agenda for a whole generation of historical analysts, not only in medieval history but also in the comparative study of state formation. William Chester Jordan's foreword examines the scholarly and pedagogical setting within which Strayer produced his book, and how this both enhanced its accessibility and informed its focus on peculiarly English and French accomplishments in early state formation.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 144 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781400828579
Related ISBNs:: 9781400809943, 9781400818310, 9780691051833, 9781400820177, 9781400813575, 9781400810178, 9781400809325, 9780691169330, 9780691121857, 9780691007694
Publisher:: Princeton University Press
Date of Addition:: 02/07/24
Copyrighted By:: Princeton University Press
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:: Charles Tilly
Foreword by:: William Chester Jordan