The Lost History of Liberalism

Name: The Lost History of Liberalism
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9780691203966
Price: 64.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

From Ancient Rome to the Twenty-First Century

By Helena Rosenblatt

0.0 (0 reviews)

4.02

( 424 ratings, 59 reviews)

Summary

The Lost History of Liberalism by Helena Rosenblatt explores the evolution of liberalism from its early origins to the present day. The book examines how liberalism has been shaped by historical events, cultural contexts, and philosophical debates across time. Rosenblatt highlights the complexities and misconceptions surrounding liberalism, tracing its journey through different societies and political landscapes.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$64⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 2-3 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

The Lost History of Liberalism

$64⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring how the concept of liberalism has evolved over time, tracing its roots and transformations across different cultures and historical contexts. The author delves deep into the ideological shifts and debates that have shaped liberalism, offering an insightful re-evaluation of its meaning and relevance in today's world.

The changing face of the liberal creed from the ancient world to todayThe Lost History of Liberalism challenges our most basic assumptions about a political creed that has become a rallying cry-and a term of derision-in today's increasingly divided public square. Taking readers from ancient Rome to today, Helena Rosenblatt traces the evolution

Description

The changing face of the liberal creed from the ancient world to today.

The Lost History of Liberalism challenges our most basic assumptions about a political creed that has become a rallying cry—and a term of derision—in today's increasingly divided public square. Taking readers from ancient Rome to today, Helena Rosenblatt traces the evolution of the words "liberal" and "liberalism," revealing the heated debates that have taken place over their meaning.

She debunks the popular myth of liberalism as a uniquely Anglo-American tradition and shows how it was only during the Cold War that it was refashioned into an American ideology focused on individual freedoms.

This timely and provocative book sets the record straight on a core tenet of today's political conversation, laying the foundations for a more constructive discussion about the future of liberal democracy.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Lost History of Liberalism by Helena Rosenblatt has received significant recognition, being named one of Foreign Affairs' best books of 2018. Dave Cieslewicz also highlighted it as one of the most important books of that year in Isthmus, indicating its influential analysis on the evolution and impact of liberalism.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691203966

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 2 b/w illus.

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 368

Collections

European History Helena Rosenblatt History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Helena Rosenblatt is professor of history at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. Her many books include Liberal Values: Benjamin Constant and the Politics of Religion and Thinking with Rousseau: From Machiavelli to Schmitt.