The Machiavellians

<p><strong>'The stoic detached empirical hard-boiled penetrating realist mind of James Burnham is something to behold to admire to emulate' - <em>National Review</em></strong><em> </em></p><p><em> </em>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.</p><p><strong>James Burnham</strong> contends that the writings of these men hold the key both to the truth about politics and to the preservation of political liberty.</p>