“If active or concerned citizens forfeit politics, they thereby abandon their society to its most mediocre and venal public servants”
Book:Ill Fares the Land
Quote by Tony Judt
Work
Ill Fares the Land
This book delves into the complexities of modern life, examining economic, social, and political problems that affect societies around the world. more
Author
Tony Judt
Tony Judt was an accomplished historian renowned for his profound insights and critical analyses of 20th-century European history. His work covered a wide range of themes from the French Revolution to the end of the Cold War, with a particular focus on issues such as democracy, political freedom, and moral responsibility. more
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