Book #21735

At the Dawn of Tyranny: The Origins of Individualism, Political Oppression, and the State - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Eli Sagan
Book #21735 At the Dawn of Tyranny: The Origins of Individualism, Political Oppression, and the State - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Eli Sagan.

Binding: 1/4 Cloth
Book Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1985.
ISBN: 0394539222

A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine, seemingly unread condition, in alike dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number on front paste down.

In this book, Sagan argues that the origins of individualism, political oppression, and the state can be traced back to the rise of the first civilizations. He argues that individualism and the desire for autonomy led to the development of institutions that privileged the few over the many, and that this led to the development of the state.; B & W Illustrations; 8vo ; FSA.

Price: $50.00