The Origins of Political Order: From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution
Francis Fukuyama, author of the bestselling The End of History and the Last Man and one of our most important political thinkers, provides a sweeping account of how today’s basic political institutions developed.
Francis Fukuyama
My Review:
The Origins of Political Order is a comprehensive overview of how human societies functioned before the emergence of states. Similarly, Fukuyama explains the formation of the early state in China, showing how tribalism gives rise to state building. It was interesting to learn about how wars and military competition contribute to state-building. The author demonstrates the influence of religions in the evolution of states and concepts such as rule by law, rule of law, and accountable government.
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