Cities of the Gods
Author | : Doyne Dawson |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 1992 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780195069839 |
ISBN-13 | : 0195069838 |
Rating | : 4/5 (838 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Cities of the Gods by : Doyne Dawson
Download or read book Cities of the Gods written by Doyne Dawson and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1992 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This historical study of the theory of Utopian communism in ancient Greek thought identifies and assesses the reasons for the decline in Utopian traditions after 150 BC. The author examines the evidence of the survival of Utopian traditions; particularly their influence on early Christianity.