“With calm, knowledgeable precision, Daniel Ziblatt wades into the adjacent swamps of federalism and nineteenth-century European history, emerging with hands full of gems. Beneath the tangle of great statesmen and national culture he discovers conflicting regional political interests, sharp regional variations in political capacity, fearful defenses against excessive democracy, coercive conquest of weak states, and unintended consequences galore. Read, think, and learn.”
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Charles Tilly
Charles Tilly is an esteemed sociologist known for his research on social change and social conflict in modern societies. His work spans from ancient to modern social transformations, including topics such as social movements, political conflicts, and wars. more
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