The Lost History of Liberalism: From Ancient Rome to the Twenty-First Century

The Lost History of Liberalism: From Ancient Rome to the Twenty-First Century - Paperback

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The Lost History of Liberalism: From Ancient Rome to the Twenty-First Century - Paperback

The Lost History of Liberalism: From Ancient Rome to the Twenty-First Century - Paperback

by Helena Rosenblatt
$19.95
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by Helena Rosenblatt (Author)

The changing face of the liberal creed from the ancient world to today

The Lost History of Liberalism challenges our most basic assumptions about a political creed that has become a rallying cry--and a term of derision--in today's increasingly divided public square. Taking readers from ancient Rome to today, Helena Rosenblatt traces the evolution of the words "liberal" and "liberalism," revealing the heated debates that have taken place over their meaning. She debunks the popular myth of liberalism as a uniquely Anglo-American tradition, and shows how it was only during the Cold War that it was refashioned into an American ideology focused on individual freedoms. This timely and provocative book sets the record straight on a core tenet of today's political conversation, laying the foundations for a more constructive discussion about the future of liberal democracy.

Author Biography

Helena Rosenblatt is professor of history at the Graduate Center, City University of New York. Her many books include Liberal Values: Benjamin Constant and the Politics of Religion and Thinking with Rousseau: From Machiavelli to Schmitt.

Number of Pages: 368
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.1 x 5 IN
Publication Date: February 04, 2020
ISBN9780691203966
Author Helena Rosenblatt
PublisherPrinceton University Press
GenreHistory
FormatPaperback
PublishedFebruary 2020
LanguageENG- English
Pages368
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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