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by Emil Reich (Author)
Graeco-Roman Institutions, From Anti-Evolutionist Points Of View: Roman Law, Classical Slavery, Social Conditions (1890) is a book written by Emil Reich that explores the institutions of ancient Greece and Rome from a perspective that challenges the then-popular theory of evolution. The book focuses on three main topics: Roman law, classical slavery, and social conditions in ancient Greece and Rome. Reich argues that these institutions were not the result of a gradual evolutionary process, but rather were the product of deliberate human design and intention. The book begins by examining Roman law, which Reich asserts was a highly sophisticated system that was consciously created by the Romans to regulate their society. He argues that Roman law reflected the values and beliefs of the Roman people, and that it played a crucial role in shaping the Roman Empire. The second part of the book is dedicated to the topic of classical slavery. Reich argues that slavery in ancient Greece and Rome was not a natural or inevitable phenomenon, but rather was a deliberate social institution that was created and maintained by the ruling classes. He explores the economic, political, and social factors that led to the rise of slavery in ancient Greece and Rome, and argues that it was ultimately a product of human choice rather than biological or environmental factors. The final section of the book focuses on social conditions in ancient Greece and Rome. Reich argues that these societies were highly stratified, with a rigid social hierarchy that was maintained through the deliberate actions of the ruling classes. He explores the roles of religion, education, and other cultural factors in shaping social conditions in these societies, and argues that they were not the result of a gradual evolutionary process, but rather were consciously designed and maintained by those in power. Overall, Graeco-Roman Institutions, From Anti-Evolutionist Points Of View: Roman Law, Classical Slavery, Social Conditions (1890) offers a thought-provoking and controversial perspective on the institutions of ancient Greece and Rome. It challenges the prevailing evolutionary theory of the time and argues that these institutions were the product of human choice and intention rather than natural selection.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
