As If God Existed: Religion and Liberty in the History of Italy
Hardback
Main Details
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As If God Existed: Religion and Liberty in the History of Italy
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Maurizio Viroli
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:376 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691142357
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| Classifications | Dewey:322.10945 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
9 September 2012 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Religion and liberty are often thought to be mutual enemies. This title argues that political emancipation and the defense of political liberty have always required the self-sacrifice of people with religious sentiments and a religious devotion to liberty. It shows that when this has been corrupted or suffocated, Italians have lost their liberty.
Author Biography
Maurizio Viroli is professor of politics at Princeton University and professor of political communication at the University of Italian Switzerland in Lugano. His many books include "Niccolo's Smile: A Biography of Machiavelli", "Machiavelli's God" (Princeton), and "The Liberty of Servants: Berlusconi's Italy" (Princeton).
Reviews"In this thought-provoking book, Viroli contends that religion and liberty are not incompatible."--Choice "[T]he book is a very welcome addition to ongoing debates and will remind readers of a strand of Italian history deserving of attention."--Ted H. Miller, Perspectives on Politics
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