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Confronting Leviathan : a history of ideas / David Runciman

by David Runciman

This work examines the evolution of modern political thought, tracing key ideas from Hobbes to the present. It analyses how historical crises, including revolutions and pandemics, have shaped foundational concepts such as democracy and patriarchy.

Accession 18106 ISBN 9781788167826 Publisher Profile Books
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