In this important and unique contribution to political theory, editors Koivukoski and Tabachnik have compiled a diverse range of selections that update and evaluate the classical concept of tyranny for the contemporary world. A complete reading of this book will give the reader a thorough and well-rounded knowledge of the concept and application of tyranny in the ancient and modern worlds. As impressive as this volume's breadth is its readability. Highly Recommended.

Choice Reviews

Tyranny is an old and powerful word. This excellent collection demonstrates the ways in which we can usefully bring understandings of tyranny to bear as we think about our own circumstances. Highly recommended for all students of politics.....

Jean Bethke Elshtain, The Laura Spelman Rockeller Professor of Social and Political Ethics, University of Chicago; author of Just War Against Terror

Tyranny is an old and powerful word. This excellent collection demonstrates the ways in which we can usefully bring understandings of tyranny to bear as we think about our own circumstances. Highly recommended for all students of
politics.

Jean Bethke Elshtain, The Laura Spelman Rockeller Professor of Social and Political Ethics, University of Chicago; author of Just War Against Terror