Illuminates principles of political philosophy through the ages in the writings of thinkers including Aristotle, Hobbes, Rousseau, and the authors of the Federalist Papers. Shows how these thinkers have given us insights that rise above the historical context, and discusses how political theorists can use these trans-historical principles to anticipate events by recognizing conditions that precede them. For undergraduates. Paper edition (unseen), $16.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR