The Origins of Totalitarian Democracy by J. L. Talmon - 1952

Boulder, CO: Westview Press. Good. 1985. Reissue Edition; First Printing. Paperback. 0813301653 . Ex-Library copy with usual identifiers. Margin lines one a couple of pages. Foxing to the exterior edge of pages, top edge. Protective plastic around paper covers. ; 366 pages .

Not Avail, 1970. Hardcover. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. A fascinating study of how democratic governments fall to totalitarianism. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W., 1970. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Frederick A. Praeger, 1961. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

W W Norton & Co (Sd). Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Secker & Warburg, 1955. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1955. First Edition. 366 pages. Dust jacket over red cloth with gilt lettering. Pen inscription of Sir Owen A. Aisher to front pastedown. Light tanning to otherwise clear pages. Slightly more prominent to text block edges, pastedowns and free endpapers. Some slight looseness to binding but pages remain attached. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear. Spine has subtle tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean. Unclipped dust jacket with minor rubbing, chipping and tearing to edges. Moderate tanning and scuffing overall.

W W Norton & Co (Sd), 1969-12-31. Third Printing. paperback. Very Good. 7x5x0. 1970; New York; *STOCK IMAGE NOT ACCURATE*; purple glossy paper covers with white titles; covers contain minimal rubbing and shelf wear; interior is clean and unmarked; 12mo, 6 3/4" to 7 3/4" tall; 366 pages. From the collection of John Shy, professor at University of Michigan

London: Secker & Warburg. Very Good in Fair dust jacket. 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. KB6...xi, 366 pp. Notes, index. Octavo. Cream paper dust jacket with red and black frame has chips to the top front and corners, DJ spine cover bit grubby, flaps intact. Book covers are a little faded at the top edge, some minor wear, interior end papers have some foxing, text is clean and unmarked. Stated first edition. An important work on totalitarianism. Talmon, 1916-980) was Professor of Modern History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He studied the genealogy of totalitarianism, arguing that political Messianism stemmed from the French Revolution, and stressed the similarities between Jacobinism and Stalinism. He coined the terms "totalitarian democracy" and "Messianic democracy/political Messianism". ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 366 pages .

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.