These essays represent the mature reflections of a genuinely unique philosopher of history. Goldstein's sensitivity to the special challenges of historical knowledge lead him to unfold the tensions and openness of the concepts that define such knowing. Taken together, these essays represent a sustained effort to save - and to respect - the difficult knowledge that belongs to, and can come from, history. The introduction and foreword do a wonderful job of presenting Goldstein's very real contributions.

Dennis J. Schmidt, Pennsylvania State University

An extremely rich and challenging series of studies, ranging from seminal issues in traditional political theory to some of the most vexing epistemological problems in contemporary philosophy. This posthumous volume of Leon Goldstein's essays is an apt and loving monument to his erudition, wisdom and humanity.

Shlomo Avineri, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem