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Struggle with Leviathan

Social Responses to the Omnipotence of the State, 1815–1965

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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A panoramic picture of international politics and the formation of the modern StateThe opposition to the omnipotence of the State – as symbolised by Thomas Hobbes’ Leviathan (1651) – had a significant impact on the political organisation of European society. A liberal strategy intended to provide a protective legal status for individual citizens, whereas a social strategy aimed to strengthen the social fabric to counterbalance the power of the State. Gradually both strategies became interwoven. The Struggle with Leviathan pays special attention to the social strategy, developed by conservative and ecclesiastical circles against the omnipotence of the State, and is structured around the fascinating biography of the Austrian diplomat Gustav von Blome, a grandson of Metternich and an important opponent of Bismarck. He proved to be a transitional figure between aristocratic conservatism and Christian democracy, which had a great influence on European integration after 1945.Besides Blome, several other dramatis personae – statesmen, prelates, political and social activists – are featured. As a result the book reads like a compelling narrative. At the same time, it offers a broadly sketched historical fresco of international politics and the gradual formation of the modern State. The original Dutch edition of this book, Het gevecht met Leviathan, has been highly praised in the Dutch and Flemish press, and was awarded the biennial international Arenberg Prize for European History and Culture.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2016-05-02
Mått170 x 239 x 18 mm
Vikt907 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieKADOC Studies on Religion, Culture and Society
Antal sidor300
FörlagLeuven University Press
ISBN9789462700703

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Prologue The Shadow of Metternich'A special friendship''The perfect exemplar of French chivalry' The feudal lords of Salzau The apprentice statesman The naked angel The coachman of Europe The last notes of the Concert The white fairy The long path to Rome The resurgence of Italy Bismarck's Move The struggle for Germany The Schleswig-Holstein hotbed The Convention of Gastein 'The world is collapsing' Leviathan redivivus The Catholic Church as a counterpower The Catholic Church in Battle Mode The sweet fruits of freedom The temptations of power The Pope's crusaders The legitimists in the ranks Flirting with capitalism The canonization of the papacy Catholic Defence The Black InternationalThe future of Europe The Geneva Committee Violette The Black International The nine muses A failed restoration In the Vatican's grip The innominato The defence against Leviathan 'The period of despair' A new direction Social Defence The Fribourg UnionAn Arcadian existence The social aristocrats An international network The Fribourg Union A society marked by solidarity The first harvest Rerum Novarum The early stages of Christian Democracy The hermit of Bellagio EpilogueAdenauer in CadenabbiaBibliopraphy Acknowledgements Index