The Machiavellians: Defenders of Freedom

by James Burnham Narrated by Jeff Riggenbach

Overview

This classic work of political theory and practice offers an account of the modern Machiavellians, a remarkable group who have been influential in Europe and practically unknown in the United States. The book devotes a long section to Machiavelli himself as well as to such modern Machiavellians as Gaetano Mosca, Georges Sorel, Robert Michels and Vilfredo Pareto. Burnham contends that the writings of these men hold the key both to the truth about politics and to the preservation of political liberty.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

'The stoic, detached, empirical, hard-boiled, penetrating, realist mind of James Burnham is something to behold, to admire, to emulate' - National Review

'James Burnham was an astonishing writer. Subtle, passionate, and irritatingly well-read' - New Criterion

'The immense significance of Burnham's approach is potential. We can ignore it only at the risk of being disarmed by the future course of events' - Irving Kristol

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169751345
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	10/28/2009
Edition description:	Unabridged

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