Theocracy

by Tish Davidson

Overview

Historically, theocracy has been a fairly rare form of government. Still, theocracies have appeared all over the globe, and they have taken a variety of forms. This book examines theocratic governments, from ancient Egypt to present-day Iran. It explores how different theocracies arose, how their leaders maintained authority, and what it was like for ordinary people living under religious rule. Theocracy will provide students with a wealth of fascinating and thought-provoking information.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422294604
Publisher:	Mason Crest
Publication date:	09/02/2014
Series:	Major Forms of World Government Series
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
Lexile:	1090L (what's this?)
File size:	8 MB
Age Range:	11 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction Dr. Timothy Colton, Chairman Department of Government, Harvard University 4

1 Rule by God 7

2 Ancient Theocracies 15

3 Islamic Theocracies 26

4 Western Theocracies 42

5 The Future of Theocracy 54

Chapter Notes 58

Chronology 59

Glossary 60

Further Reading 61

Internet Resources 61

Index 62

Contributors 64