Civil Society and Empire
| Author | : James Livesey |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 305 |
| Release | : 2009-09-22 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780300155907 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0300155905 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (05 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Civil Society and Empire by : James Livesey
Download or read book Civil Society and Empire written by James Livesey and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Livesey traces the origins of the modern conceptions of civil society to Ireland & Scotland during the 18th century, arguing that it was invented as an idea of renewed community for provincial & defeated élites to allow them to enjoy liberty without participating in governance.
