Die Idee der Staatsräson in der neueren Geschichte vs The modern state: Which Should You Read?

Cover of Die Idee der Staatsräson in der neueren Geschichte Die Idee der Staatsräson in der neueren Geschichte Friedrich Meinecke · 1924 ★★★★☆ 4.1 438 pages · ≈ 8 h 07 m · Challenging

"Here is a study by a recognized master in the field of intellectual history of the challenge put by Machiavelli to the idea that there is a universal moral law governing human behavior. Should the political leader act…

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Cover of The modern state The modern state Christopher Pierson · 1996 ★★★☆☆ 3.5 224 pages · ≈ 4 h 09 m · Moderate

'The Modern State' offers a clear, comprehensive and provocative introduction to one of the most important phenomena of contemporary life. Topics covered include the nation state and its historical context.

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Ratings 21 39
Editions 18 20
Citations — 177
Want to read — 52
Reading it now — 2
Written reviews — 3
Pages 438 224

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