The History of Political Thought in National Context

This volume represents a major contribution to the history of ideas in which political thought has always been central and reflects the disciplinary tensions--and national differences--of what remains a borderline subject located at the intersection of history politics and philosophy. The distinguished team of international contributors explores the relationship between the history of political thought as a discipline and the politics history and culture of the various nations discussed which include the UK the United States France Germany Italy Central and Eastern Europe.