Parliamentarism by William Selinger

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Offering novel interpretations of canonical liberal authors, including Burke, Constant, and Mill, this history of liberal political ideas suggests a new paradigm for interpreting the development of modern political thought, inspiring fresh perspectives on historical issues from the eighteenth to the early twentieth centuries.

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Parliamentarism by William Selinger

Offering novel interpretations of canonical liberal authors, including Burke, Constant, and Mill, this history of liberal political ideas suggests a new paradigm for interpreting the development of modern political thought, inspiring fresh perspectives on historical issues from the eighteenth to the early twentieth centuries.
'Political theorists interested in the history of ideas, constitutional theory, and comparative constitutionalism will want to read this … Highly recommended' M. J. Dudas, Choice
'Selinger's book is not only a fresh reading of intellectual history intended for professional historians but also a call to rethink our current visions of the so-called liberal democracies in the light of the parliamentary tradition.' Ján Tomaštík and Jan Holzer, International Journal of Parliamentary Studies
William Selinger is Lecturer in European History, 1700–1850 at University College London. He is a historian of political thought whose work has focused on the development of modern theories of democracy, representative government, and the state. His articles have appeared in a variety of political theory and intellectual history journals. Prior to publication, this book was awarded the Annual Montreal Political Theory Manuscript Award, 2017.
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ISBN 13 9781108475747
ISBN 10 1108475744
Title Parliamentarism
Author William Selinger
Series Ideas In Context
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2019-07-18
Number of pages 268
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.