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Political Theory, Foundational Reading List: Chronological Order


These foundational works span more than two millennia, from antiquity with each of the selected works contributing to the overall development of Political Theory and Philosophy.  The views expressed run the political gamut, with a dose of religiosity thrown in.  The path through these important works ultimately leads to a more comprehensive understanding of the development and evolution of the Political theories that inform our contemporary views and perspectives.

Greek and Roman

Middle Ages

THE ENLIGHTENMENT

THE LONG NINETEENTH CENTURY

TWENTIETH CENTURY