""Force and Freedom: Reflections on History"" is a collection of essays written by the Swiss historian and cultural critic, Jacob Christoph Burckhardt. The book explores the complex relationship between power and liberty throughout history, examining the ways in which different societies have balanced these two fundamental values. Burckhardt's analysis covers a wide range of topics, from the rise of ancient civilizations to the political upheavals of the modern era. He draws on a wealth of historical examples to illustrate ...
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""Force and Freedom: Reflections on History"" is a collection of essays written by the Swiss historian and cultural critic, Jacob Christoph Burckhardt. The book explores the complex relationship between power and liberty throughout history, examining the ways in which different societies have balanced these two fundamental values. Burckhardt's analysis covers a wide range of topics, from the rise of ancient civilizations to the political upheavals of the modern era. He draws on a wealth of historical examples to illustrate his arguments, and offers insights into the nature of human society and the role of individuals within it. The book is a thought-provoking exploration of the tensions and contradictions that have shaped human history, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the study of politics, philosophy, or social theory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Edited by James Hastings Nichols. 8vo. Burgundy cloth with gilt spine lettering, price-clipped dust jacket. 382pp. Fine/very good. Jacket mildly age toned and spine a bit darkened, with minor edgewear only; encircled "H" inkstamped in red on front flyleaf. Handsome "New Edition" of these essays first published in 1943. Swiss art and cultural historian Burkhardt (1818-97) is mainly remembered for his writings about the Renaissance. Surprisingly uncommon with jacket.
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