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.
Author: Emiel Lamberts
Publisher: Leuven University Press
Published: 01/15/2017
Pages: 300
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.47lbs
Size: 9.45h x 7.00w x 1.00d
ISBN13: 9789462700703
ISBN10: 9462700702
BISAC Categories:
- History | Europe | General
- Biography & Autobiography | Historical
About the Author
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).