The Ruling Class:

by Gaetano Mosca, Hannah D. Kahn (Translator)

Published in 1896, the Elementi di Scienza Politica gained immediate and broad recognition as a masterpiece of political theorization following the general course set 400 years before by Machiavelli. Mosca perceived that the manner in which ruling classes renew their membership has a vital significance for the prosperity of nations. His conception of social forces and of the rulers who acquire the power to control them served as a theoretical foundation for Italian fascism.

This digital edition of "The Ruling Class" was meticulously scanned and thoroughly proofread by the expert team at Babel Books. It proudly stands as the inaugural edition of Mosca's renowned work specifically formatted and skillfully edited to ensure optimal readability on various digital devices.

467 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 28, 2023

About the author

Gaetano Mosca was an Italian political scientist, journalist and public servant. He is credited with developing the elite theory and the doctrine of the political class and is one of the three members constituting the Italian school of elitism together with Vilfredo Pareto and Robert Michels.

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[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant. Insightful. Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding political processes.