Reflections on History

"Reflections on history " by Jacob Burckhardt, published by Liberty Classics. Almost alone among nineteenth-century historians, Jacob Burckhardt saw the totalitarian direction that history could take. This book (first published in English in 1943 as "Force and Freedom") is a guide to the study and comprehension of historical processes. Burckhardt makes a clear distinction between the state and the voluntary activities of society. He focuses on the nature and reciprocal interactions of the state, religion, and culture. Book details: 219 pages, published 1979. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.