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| 04065. THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN WILKES. Good thorough biography of John Wilkes flamboyant and outspoken British politician of the time of George III; covers both Wilkes and the political culture of the time skillfully. 10p., 11f., 7b. | $70 |
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| 04052. INDUSTRIALIZATION IN GERMANY. Good overview of the social changes in Germany 1815-1871 only) that came with the industrial revolution; focuses on legal and social status of workers, effect of social change on 'national consciousness.' 7p., Of., Ob. | $49 |
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| 04040. BURKE AND POLITICAL CONSERVATISM. Burke's conservatism is seen from a revolutionary's position as a reaction to the developments of the French Revolution. An elaborate attack is made on Burke's belief in Aristocratic rule, and developed into a call for revolutionary action and a demand for the moral and historic rights of man. The viewpoint of radical alienation is finally moderated to reasonable aims. 23p., 48f., 10b. | $133 |
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| 04029. ROBERT CLIVE. Good well-balanced biography of Clive, the original robber baron who began Britain's conquest of India in the mid-1700's. 8p., 13f., 8b. | $56 |
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| 03985. POOR LAWS OF TUDOR ENGLAND. Very good detailed history of the laws regulating charity (and punishing the voluntarily idle) in l6th Century England, concentrating on the economic and social causes of poverty and the evolution of the laws out of traditional practices. 15 pages, 19 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources. | $105 |
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| 03933. NAPOLEON BY F. MARKHAM. Good book review of this even-handed study of the great French Emperor, bringing out both the good and the bad in his personality and his politics. 8p., Of., 1b. | $56 |
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| 03905. THE PUGACHEV REBELLION OF 1773. Very good, very thorough study of thc Russian peasant uprising under the leader Pugachev. Includes history and oppression of serfdom, details of Pugachev's life, military events of the rebellion, assessment of its effects on Russian society. 25p., 75f., 24b. | $133 |
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| 03900. INDEX LIBORIUM PROHIBITORUM. Very good, very detailed history of the index of forbidden books established by the Catholic Church; very good study of censorship by the Church from the earliest times, the urgency given to censorship by the invention of printing and the rise of Protestantism; establishment of the Index in 1559, its effects on Catholic countries and thought. Includes 3p. appendix of quotes from proclamations establishing censorship. 24p., 54f., 29b. | $21 |
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| 03866. INDUSTRIALIZATION IN AUSTRIA-HUNGARY BEFORE 1870. Very good historical description and analysis of the beginnings of industrialization in a lesser-known corner of Europe. Includes original statistical analyses, comments on why Austria lagged behind western Europe in economic development. 8p., 17f., Ob. | $56 |
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| 03789. BRITISH INVOLVEMENT IN THE TAIPING REBELLION. Very knowledgeable, very thorough examination of British policy towards the rebellion that nearly tore China in two between 1850 and 1864. Includes background and overview of the rebellion, very thorough discussion of British neutrality at the first phases of the rebellion (taking the unorthodox view that Britain was biased towards status quo), very sophisticated discussion of British motives and the nature of Imperialism at the time, thorough study of Britain's eventual intervention on behalf of the central govermment which doomed the rebels. 36p., 82f., 25b. | $133 |
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| 03761. MARY STUART AND THE POLITICS OF RELIGION. Very thorough biography of Mary Stuart (also known as Mary Queen of Scots), a prominent figure in England's religious wars of the l6th Cent.; very good discussion of the relations of religion to politics at the time & how Mary was made into a martyr for the Catholic cause. 19p., 17f., 7b. | $133 |
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| 03608. BISMARK'S FOREIGN POLICY: 1870-1890. Good, detailed examination of Imperial Germany's diplomatic genius (who would have eaten Kissinger for breakfast.) Conflict with France, the Eastern Question and Congress of Berlin, formation of the Triple Alliance, colonial expansion, other topics are covered. 20p., 32f., 21b. | $133 |
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| 03559. THOMAS CARLYLE AND MATTHEW ARNOLD ON THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION. Study of what these two English thinkers thought of the Industrial Revolution (not much), and why they thought so. (Carlyle was a 'closet mystic,' and Arnold a humanist). 9p., O8., 2b. | $70 |
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| 03524. MARTIN LUTHER AND THE 1525 PEASANT UPRLSING. Knowledgeable and thorough study (almost 'trying too hard' in writing style) of Martin Luther's responsibility for and irresponsibility towards the great Peasant revolt of 1525. Bulk of the paper concerns Luther's attitudes towards Man's duties to State, Church; analysis of his writings on the revolt. 14p., 28f., 29b. | $98 |
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| 03324. ERASMUS AND LUTHER. Good comparison of these two l6th cent. scholars, how they faced changing ideas of their time: Erasmus as an example of humanism, Luther the reformer of the Church. 6p., 8f., 5b. | $42 |
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| 03277. EVOLUTION, HISTORY AND VALUES. The impact of evolutionary theories on modern philosophy is studied, with a look at Nietzsche, Comte, Spencer, Kant, Negel and Marx. The conflict of the social revolutionists with the classical view of social science is studied and criticized. A wide-ranging study of the controversial history of the philosophical aspects of evolution. 13p., 17f., 18b. | $91 |
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| 03182. DANIEL 0'CONNELL'S MEMOIR ON IRELAND. Good summary and discussion of this 1843 book by a great Irish patriot, setting forth English misgovernment and oppression since the l2th Cent. 5p., Of., 1b. | $35 |
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| 02404. ANARCHIST THOUGHT AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION. Competent basic overview of anarchism in Russia from the February Revolution to Kronstadt: how the Bolsheviks out-organized them and smashed the possibility of popular worker's state run for the benefit of the people. 10p., Of., 4b. (notes in text.) | $70 |
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| 02376A. BURKE AND MODERN CONSERVATISM. A comprehensive examination of the conservative tradition, as emohodied in the life and career of Edmund Burke; parallels between the struggle between anarchy and authority in Burke's day and the turmoils of our own are drawn. The question of natural and historical rights in particular is studied. 23p. 48f. 10b. | $133 |
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| 02275. THE LAST 150 YEARS OF SERFDOM. A very good introduction to the historical problems surrounding the 1861 emancipation of the Russian serfs; surveys the changing situation of the peasants and recounts the political maneuvering which led up to serfdom's end with some interpretive conclusions. 21p., 9f., 5b. | $133 |
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| 02266. EXISTENTIALIST HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION AND NAPOLEON BONAPARTE. Discusses the existentialism of historians in stressing the interpretation of history, then shows how Napoleon was fully aware of this and both used historical examples as inspiration and rewrote his own history to inspire others. 10p., 17f., 8b. | $70 |
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| 02256. POLAND: THE ORIGINS OF HASIDISM. Detailed study of Jews in Poland since the 11th century, and how oppression and the aridity of Talmudic scholarship brought forth the unifying, emotional/spiritual movement of Hasidism in the 18th century. 10p.. 30f., 5b. | $70 |
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| 02252. LA FRONDE. A solid reliable account of the French uprisings of 1648-53, delineating the social composition of the participants, the role of the Parlements (law-courts), the events and the effects on the development of liberty and absolutism in France. 6p., Of., 6b. (notes in text.) | $42 |
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| 01901. SOCIAL IMPACT OF RAILWAYS IN VICTORIAN ENGLAND. Skillful account of how railroads changed both the structure and the tempo of life in l9th Cent. England; urban design and economic relations in London, Msnchester and Birmingham are the main topics. 10p., 6f., 5b. | $70 |
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| 01868. THE SPANISH ARMADA. Good triple book review of works on the English navy and the Spanish Armada of 1588 by G. Mattingly, M. Lewis, and T. Woodrooffee, the first-mentioned has the broadest perspective and is best- written. 4p., Of., 3b. | $28 |
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| 01864. THE EMANCIPATION OF THE RUSSIAN SERFS: A CRITIQUE OF HISTORICAL THEORIES AND A RELNTERPRETATION. Very good, very thorough examination of the emancipation of the Russian serfs; thorough discussion of theories offered by J. Blum in Lord and Peasant explaining voluntary emancipation by the Czar; after consideration of Russian history in Marxist categories but finding Czarist Russia a Bonapartist and Asiatic state, concludes emancipation was done to increase Moscow's military strength. 22p., 35f., llb. | $133 |
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| 01862. NATIONALISM AND REVOLUTION IN THE HAPSBURG EMPIRE: FROM THE AGE OF MEETERNICH TO THE FALL OF THE DYNASTY. Very good discussion of the conflict between Marxism and nationalism in Austria-Hungary (by Marxist acknowledging historical fact,) competent overview of nationalist movements (not detailed.) - How nationalism has absorbed the emotional commitment formerly given to religion, local partiotism or corporate status. 15p., 25f., 14b. | $105 |
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| 01739. AN ANALYSIS OF THE POOR LAWS IN MEDIEVAL ENGLAND. Overview of one of the earliest attempts to provide social welfare as a government responsibility; includes social and economic importance of these laws. 8p., 16f., 7b. | $56 |
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| 01718. REVOLUTION OF THE PEASANTRY. The role of the peasantry in the Russian revolution of 1917 is analyzed. The theories of Trotsky and the historian Eric Wolf on the role of the agrarian population in the uprising are compared, and the history of the peasantry forn the time of the 1861 freeing of the serfs until 1917 is reviewed The concept of the peasant-soldier is seen as central to the class structure revolution envisioned in Marxist theory. lOp., Of., Ob. | $70 |
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| 01552. THOMAS MUENTZER AND THE THEOLOGY OF REVOLUTION. Very sophisticated, well-written paper on this radical preacher and instigator of the 1525 German Peasant Revolt, and the relation between religion and revolution. In four parts; social background of the peasant war (re-check for accuracy here), Meuntzer's relation to other early Protestants (extreme belief in salvation by faith); was he preacher or politician? Medieval thought-patterns make the question irrelevant; very interesting discussion of the significance of religion in revolutionary movements today: human communion is the proper goal of both religion and revolution. 22p.,, 43f., 10b. | $133 |
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| 01520. THE PURITAN REVOLUTION AND THE GROWTH OF LIBERAL CAPITALISM. Very well-done, closely reasoned study of social structure and political institutions in l7th Cent. England, dealing with the question of whether the Puritan Revolution accelerated the development of capitalism. Thorough discussion of historian's confilcting views on the role of the gentry in the P. Revolution and the relations of various social classes; concludes that the revolution did provide some support to development of capitalism, but situation was much more complex than simplistic theories would indicate. 19p., 19f., lOb. | $133 |
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| 01519. EIGHTEENTH CENTURY GERMANY. Overview of Germany in the l8th. Cent., focusing on the influence of the Enlightenment; includes government and politi s, social life, intellectual trends, education and culture. lOp., Of., Ob. | $70 |
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| 01358. MAY'S AGE OF METTERNICH. Scathing criticism of this history book, from Marxist perspective. 5p., 3f., lb. | $35 |
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| 01314. JOSEPH II OF THE HAPSBURG MONARCHY. A very scholarly but still lively account of the life of Joseph II of Austria, one of the great enlightened despots. Emphasizes both major events of his reign and his personality and philosophy. 13p., 9f., 2b. | $91 |
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| 01311. A. G. DICKENS, THE ENGLISH REFORMATION. An excellent book review which while commenting on Dickens offers a good introduction to the subject itself. 7p., 4f., lb. | $49 |
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| 01290. A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE RISE AND DECLINE OF THE MEDICI BANK. Interesting study of one of the first large businesses in Renaissance Italy; provides excellent historical example of the need for good management in business. lOp., Of., lb. | $70 |
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| 00804. CLASS STRUGGLE IN IRISH HISTORY. Marxist history of Ireland from Cromwell's invasion to the worker's state that will be established by the IRA. llp., 6f., 6b. | $77 |
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| 00790. THE FRENCH REVOLUTION. A basic overview of the revolution. 6p., Of., Ob. | $42 |
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| 00789. IN SEARCH OF HUMANITY BY ALFRED COBBAN. Cobban's study of the evolution and role of the Enlightenment in modern history is reviewed. Cobban's ideas on Eniightenment science, statecraft, skepticism and the end of the age are summed up in question and answer form. 7p., 5f., lb. | $49 |
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| 00778. THE COLONIZER, THE COLONIZED. Two companion essays; an excellent biography of Cecil Rhodes, the imperialist and white supremacist, stressing especially the development of his attitudes toward native Africans, and a sensitive account of the life of Tom Mboyo, Kenyan independence leader. Each essay can stand alone but they complement each other well. 24p., 27f., 6b. | $133 |
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| 00582. FUTURE SHOCK. BY ALVIN TOFFLER. The foundation of the book is man's ability to cope with change in an increasingly volatile society, which has become much more volatile over the last 60 years. Toffler claims that this affects our relationship with things, people and events. The thesis is tested with a practical model. 5p. | $35 |
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| 00485. IS RUSSIA OF THE EAST OR WEST? The question is first analyzed and then answered largely with respect to the development of economic influences on Russian society, first from the east and later Europe. Very well documented and clearly argued with a useful annotated bibliography. 13p., 32f., lOb. | $91 |
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| 00238. THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN BRITAIN. Thorough and well-written study of all phases of the Industrial Revolution in Britain, 1760-1860; inventions and new technology, new men and inventors, new forms of company organization and financing, trends in money supply and economic growth through the period, social changes, balanced conclusion. 25p., 4lf., 8b. | $133 |
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| 00095. "EARLY VICTORIAN ENGLAND: PORTRAIT OF AN AGE" BY G.M. YOUNG (A CRITIQUE). A well-written, highly sympathetic review of Young's synthesis of the Victorian age which, as the writer argues, emphasized people's reactions to events and not the events themselves. 5 pages, 5 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source. | $35 |
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| 00037. ENGLAND 1760-1780. Surveys English foreign relations during a period of intense rivalry with France and revolt in the American colonies. George III's attempt to weaken the Whig aristocracy and his minister Pitt took place in this context. 12p., lf., 6b. | $84 |
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| 00029. BURKE'S REFLECTIONS AND THE FRENCH REVOLUTION. Burke's conservative opposition to the revolution is interpreted in the light of his assessment of the differences between the French and British national characters. A lively, perceptive and very well-written review. 5p., Of., lb. | $35 |
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| 00008. JOHN PYM: 17TH CENTURY REVOLUTIONARY. Pym -- although "an intolerant man living in intolerant times" often overshadowed by Oliver Cromwell -- was an important leader of the English Revolution. A brief survey of his career. 4 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources. | $28 |
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| 53884. PEASANT SOCIETY IN RUSSIA ON THE EVE OF EMANCIPATION. Good survey of Russian peasant life, including geography and ecology, feudalism, farming practices, social structure, rituals including weddings and funerals, and religious practices. 14p.; 30f.; 6b. | $98 |
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| 53755. THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE PEASANTS, NOBLES AND CLERGY IN L8TH CENTURY FRANCE. Good basic overview of the state of society in l8th Cent. France, accounting for the social and political tensions that broke out in the Revolution of 1789. lOp., 8f., 4b. | $70 |
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| 53740B. THE PEASANT WAR IN GERMANY 1524-5. Good summary of Marxist views of the Peasant War in Germany, focusing on socio-economic causes and results of the outbreak. lOp., 12f., 5b. | $70 |
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| 53740A. THE PEASANT WAR IN GERMANY. overview of the rebellion in Germany 1524-5, focusing on the role of Reformation preachers Luther and Muntzer in the course of events. lOp., 13f., 3b. | $70 |
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| 53136. THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN ENGLAND. Good brief overview of the Industrial Revolution, emphasizing the complexity of the process and the many elements that went into this new departure in human history. 6p., 13f., 4b. | $42 |
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| 53107. THE FRENCH INTERVENTION IN MEXICO: 1861-67. Rich, complete history of France's ill-fated drive to conquer Mexico. Includes foreign policy of Napoleon III, background of Mexican politics, how the Spanish started the affair and Britain and the U.S. almost got involved. Full political- military history of Maximillian's Empire. 17p., 17f., 8b. | $119 |
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| 52286. ENCLOSURES AND THE DESTRUCTION OF THE PEASANTRY. Good well-balanced examination of enclosures in England (changing land-ownership from feudal, common forms to modern, individual forms) which does a good job of striking a balance between arguments of economic necessity of enclosure and those who say it was inhumamly cruel to the peasants. 11p., 5f., 7b. | $77 |
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| 52253. RUSSIAN ANARCHISM. Good overview of anarchist philosophy in Russia, focusing in Bakunin, Kropkin, early movements and the reasons for anarchism's limited influence. Annotated bibliography. lOp., 3f., 6b. | $70 |
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| 52248. THE L6TH AND L7TH CENTURIES. Brief overview of 200 years of European history, comparing the outgoing spirit of the l6th cent. to the negativism and escapism of the latter. 6p., 9f., 4b. | $42 |
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| 51956. THE UNIFICATION OF ITALY. Good solid political history of Italian unification 1859-61, focusing on the role of Cavour and Garibaldi in creating the new nation through a combination of diplomatic maneuvering and romantic nationalism. llp., 16f., 7b. | $77 |
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| 51929. DISRAELI'S PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY. Good analysis of Disraeli's 1872 speech setting forth the principles of the Conservative party and incidentally reinforcing Disraeli's leadership of the party; defense of traditional institutions without fearing necessary social reform. 6p., Of., 7b. | $42 |
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| 51840. GERMAN INDUSTRIALIZATION THROUGH 1945. Good overview of Germany's development from feudalism to industrial society, focusing traditions of paternalism cartels, state guidance, etc., which facilitated the rise of Nazism. l3p., 2f., 5b. | $21 |
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| 51750. OLIVER CROMWELL AS A SOLDIER. Good basic overview of military tactics in the mid-l7th cent., Cromwell's military talents and the battles of the Puritan revolution. lOp., 19f., 8b. | $70 |
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| 51750A. HISTORIANS AND OLIVER CROMWELL. Good historigraphical book review, discussing the evolution of judgments on Cromwell, then comparing Blauvelt's and Ashley's recent biogs. of Cromwell in detail. llp., 19f., 12b. | $77 |
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| 16141. VOLTAIRE AND SHAKESPEARE. Voltaire's championing of the classic values of reason and order, as exemplified in the ancient regime, is applied to his criticism of Shakespeare. Voltaire's views on England, its people, and the genius of Shakespeare are examined in detail, and translations from Shakespeare to Voltaire's French are appended. lOp., 8f., 14b. | $70 |
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| 16105. COUNT VON FERSE, LOVER OF MARIE ANTOINETTE. Interesting, detailed overview of the life of this Swedish aristocrat who was alleged (but not proved) to be the lover of the French Queen. lOp., 7f., 7b. | $70 |
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| 16075. LORD AND PEASANT IN RUSSIA BY BLUM. Basic summary and review of this classic study of the evolution of serfdom in Russia. 5p., Of., lb. | $35 |
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| 16020. THE STRANGE CAREER OF "NEO-SOCIALISM", HENDRIK DE MAN AND THE EVOLUTION OF A QUASI-FASCIST IDEOLOGY. Very well-done, very sophisticated study of Hendrik DeMan, Belgian socialist leader of the 1930's turned Nazi collaborator in WWII; gives brief overview of his career, then concentrates on the philosophical problems posed by attempts to give national character to socialist movements; DeMan's ideas thoroughly compared to orthodox social democracy, thinkers such as Proudhon, Juares, H. G. Wells, others; relation of neo-socialism to totalitarianism both right and left. 26p., 34f., 20b. | $133 |
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