The Machiavellians
James Burnham
Defenders of Freedom
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Release Date: 15/12/2020
Defenders of Freedom
James Burnham describes in detail the history of Machiavelli and the modern Machiavellians who have been using his ideas to influence modern political liberty.
A classic work of political theory and practise, this book makes available an account of the modern Machiavellians, a remarkable group who have been influential in Europe and practically unknown in the United States: Gaetano Mosca, Georges Sorel, Robert Michels and Vilfredo Pareto. In addition, there is a long section on Machiavelli himself.James Burnham contends that the writings of these men hold the key both to the truth about politics and to the preservation of political liberty.