Peace in the Ancient World: Concepts and Theories conducts a comparative investigation of why certain ancient societies produced explicit concepts and theories of peace and others did not. Explores the idea that concepts of peace in antiquity occurred only in periods that experienced exceptional rates of warfare Utilizes case studies of civilizations in China, India, Egypt, and Greece Complements the 2007 volume War and Peace in the Ancient World, drawing on ideas from that work and providing a more comprehensive examination INDICE: Notes on Contributors .Series Editor s Preface .1. Introduction Kurt A. Raaflaub .2. Abhorring War, Yearning for Peace: The Quest for Peace in the Ancient World Kurt A. Raaflaub .3. Concepts of Peace in Ancient Egypt Susanne Bickel .4. Thinking about Peace in Ancient India Johannes Bronkhorst .5. Searching for Peace in the Warring States: Philosophical Debates and the Management of Violence in Early China Robin Yates .6. Greek Concepts and Theories of Peace Kurt A. Raaflaub .7. Broadening the Scope: Thinking about Peace in the Pre–modern World Hans van Wees .Index
- ISBN: 978-1-118-64512-3
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 200
- Fecha Publicación: 10/05/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés