This volume is a brief study of the general development of political philosophy from the ancient Greeks to the present--Greek city-state, Roman Empire, Roman church, absolute monarchy, democracy, nation-state, and contemporary issues. Originally published in 1939. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.