Political Myth
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Previous owner.
At the crossroads of politics, ideology, and storytelling stands a deceptively powerful force — the political myth — and Henry Tudor's landmark study is the definitive guide to understanding how these narratives shape the societies that embrace them. Political Myth, part of the acclaimed Key Concepts in Political Science series, presents a rigorous yet accessible examination of how myths function not as falsehoods, but as purposeful political narratives that legitimise power, mobilise populations, and give coherence to collective identity. Tudor carefully distinguishes myth from mere propaganda or ideology, arguing that its unique narrative structure grants it a persuasive authority that rational argument alone cannot achieve. Drawing on a rich breadth of historical and philosophical sources, Tudor illustrates how political myths have been wielded by movements across the ideological spectrum — from revolutionary republicanism to nationalist movements — demonstrating that no political tradition is immune to their seductive logic. His analytical framework is precise and methodologically sound, situating political myth within the broader traditions of political theory and the philosophy of language. Written with scholarly clarity and intellectual authority, this concise yet profound work leaves the reader with an unsettling question: if all political orders rest upon myth, how can we ever truly distinguish legitimate governance from masterful storytelling?
Author: Henry Tudor
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Previous owner.
At the crossroads of politics, ideology, and storytelling stands a deceptively powerful force — the political myth — and Henry Tudor's landmark study is the definitive guide to understanding how these narratives shape the societies that embrace them. Political Myth, part of the acclaimed Key Concepts in Political Science series, presents a rigorous yet accessible examination of how myths function not as falsehoods, but as purposeful political narratives that legitimise power, mobilise populations, and give coherence to collective identity. Tudor carefully distinguishes myth from mere propaganda or ideology, arguing that its unique narrative structure grants it a persuasive authority that rational argument alone cannot achieve. Drawing on a rich breadth of historical and philosophical sources, Tudor illustrates how political myths have been wielded by movements across the ideological spectrum — from revolutionary republicanism to nationalist movements — demonstrating that no political tradition is immune to their seductive logic. His analytical framework is precise and methodologically sound, situating political myth within the broader traditions of political theory and the philosophy of language. Written with scholarly clarity and intellectual authority, this concise yet profound work leaves the reader with an unsettling question: if all political orders rest upon myth, how can we ever truly distinguish legitimate governance from masterful storytelling?