| The Struggle with Leviathan: Social Responses to the Omnipotence of the State, 1815-1965 Contributor(s): Lamberts, Emiel (Author) |
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ISBN: 9462700702 ISBN-13: 9789462700703 Publisher: Leuven University Press OUR PRICE: $55.44 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - General - Biography & Autobiography | Historical |
| Series: Kadoc Studies on Religion, Culture and Society |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 7" W x 9.45" (1.47 lbs) 300 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The opposition to the omnipotence of the state had a significant impact on the political organization of European society. A social strategy aimed to strengthen the social fabric to counterbalance the power of the state. The Struggle with Leviathan pays special attention to the social strategy and is structured around the fascinating biography of the Austrian diplomat Gustav von Blome. The original Dutch edition of this book was awarded the biennial international Arenberg Prize for European History and Culture. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lamberts, Emiel: - Emiel Lamberts is professor emeritus at KU Leuven. He is the author of Christian Democracy in the European Union (1945-1995) and The Black International (1870-1878). |
