In five essays, including three on historiography, one of the greatest minds in English political thought in the twentieth century explores themes central to the human experience: the nature of history, the rule of law, and the quest for power that is intrinsic to the human condition. Michael Oakeshott believed, as Timothy Fuller observes, that "the historian's effort to understand the past without ulterior motive [is the] effort which distinguishes the historian from all who examine the past for the guidance they expect it ...
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In five essays, including three on historiography, one of the greatest minds in English political thought in the twentieth century explores themes central to the human experience: the nature of history, the rule of law, and the quest for power that is intrinsic to the human condition. Michael Oakeshott believed, as Timothy Fuller observes, that "the historian's effort to understand the past without ulterior motive [is the] effort which distinguishes the historian from all who examine the past for the guidance they expect it to provide about practical concerns." Timothy Fuller is Professor of Political Science at Colorado College.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 0631135995.
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Very good in Good jacket. The dust jacket is shelf worn and rubbed with the back cover having residue from a torn off sticker on the back jacket cover, but not affecting any legibility. The top and bottom edges of the jackets spine are bumped with the spine itself being sunned, but not affecting legibility. The cover is in great condition with no visible flaws apart from some light handling wear. The bottom edge of the spine is bumped. Binding is tight and inside is clean and unmarked.
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Very Good. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Softcover. Moderate foxing to top edge. Otherwise clean, tight and unmarked. Very neat--a sound and handsome copy. 198pp.
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