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The Evolution of International Society: A Comparative Historical Analysis
The Evolution of International Society A Comparative Historical Analysis Author:Adam Watson The Evolution of International Society describes and compares the changing rules and practices of ancient systems, showing their development within a spectrum ranging from loose international societies of many independent states ordered by some degree of hegemony, to tighter imperial systems tempered by some measure of autonomy. The book demonst... more »rates in convincing detail that political entities have usually co-existed, not in an anarchic state of nature, but organized by agreed rules and practices that derive substantially from past experience.« less