Many Americans assume that the country was founded by skeptics of big government, who saw minimal state power as freedom's prerequisite. Annelien de Dijn takes on this myth. In fact, this was the view not of the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century revolutionaries who created modern democracies, but of their critics and opponents.
Liberty in a Levelled Society?
This work offers significant insights into a crucial aspect of contemporary political theory, exploring its key concepts and implications. It delves into the historical context and evolution of modern political ideas, providing a thorough analysis that enhances comprehension of their relevance today. The book is essential for anyone interested in the foundations and developments of political thought in the modern era.