Birth of the leviathan
Thomas Ertman
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Birth of the leviathan
Published
1997
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
379
ISBN-13
9781306578233
Description
This book presents a new theory of statebuilding in medieval and early modern Europe. Ertman argues that two factors - the organization of local government at the time of state formation and the timing of sustained geomilitary competition - can explain most of the variation in political regimes and in state infrastructures found across the continent during the second half of the 18th century. Drawing on theoretical insights developed in the fields of historical sociology, comparative politics, and economic history, and on the most recent historical research, this book makes a compelling case for the value of interdisciplinary approaches to the study of political development.
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How many pages are in Birth of the leviathan?
This edition of Birth of the leviathan has approximately 379 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Birth of the leviathan typically takes between 7h 54m and 5h 16m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 94,750 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for Birth of the leviathan is approximately 94,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Birth of the leviathan?
Birth of the leviathan was written by Thomas Ertman.
When was Birth of the leviathan published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.