The Concept of the Political
New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1976.
First American edition. 105 pp. Original black cloth with gilt lettering. Fine in Very Good+ price-clipped dust jacket with a little sunning to spine, two tiny closed tears, light rubbing. Uncommon.
The first English language edition of one of the famous German philosopher and jurist's most important works. Via University of Chicago professor Leo Strauss the book would influence George W. Bush-era neoconservative thought, specifically by defining the state's role as crusader against the other or enemy.
Price: $350.00