First edition. xxx, 274pp. Mustard cloth-covered boards with black titles on spine. 8vo. Cloth a little pushed at corners and spine tips. Upper text block edge dust spotted. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original laminated dust wrapper, worn and marked, rubbed and bumped all round edges, shelf worn, with short closed tear from upper edge on front panel.
A collection of essays which together present a sound introduction of Aron's philosophy of history, demonstrating how the past as perceived in the present forms the basis for political action. Approaching this theme from many different perspectives, Aron has much to say about society, power, freedom and ideology.
