{"product_id":"9781839013959","title":"The Machiavellians : Defenders of Freedom by James Burnham","description":"A classic work of political theory and practise, this book makes available an account of the modern Machiavellians, a remarkable group who have been influential in Europe and practically unknown in the United States: Gaetano Mosca, Georges Sorel, Robert Michels and Vilfredo Pareto. In addition, there is a long section on Machiavelli himself.   James Burnham contends that the writings of these men hold the key both to the truth about politics and to the preservation of political liberty.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307920077173,"sku":"9781839013959","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781839013959.jpg?v=1762805808","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781839013959","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}