Written by prominent American political scientist Raymond Garfield Gettell, this book provides a broad-ranging analysis of political evolution, from primitive society to the modern state. Drawing on the latest research in anthropology, history, and political science, Gettell offers valuable insights into the forces that have shaped political systems throughout history, and challenges readers to think critically about the evolution of political institutions.

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