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The Origins of Political Order: From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution

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A landmark history of the origins of modern democratic societies by one of our most important political thinkers.

A New York Times Notable Book for 2011

A Globe and Mail Best Books of the Year 2011 Title

A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction of 2011 title

Virtually all human societies were once organized tribally, yet over time most developed new political institutions which included a central state that could keep the peace and uniform laws that applied to all citizens. Some went on to create gov...