Richard Whatmore examines the diverse, interconnected relationships between political history, theory, and action. Considering the work of Michel Foucalt, John Pocock, Quentin Skinner and other key theorists, this book highlights the connections between past and present political systems, and the ongoing relevance of the field today.Publisher: Oxford University PressAuthor(s): Richard (Professor of Modern History and Co- Director of the Institute of Intellectual History, University of St Andrews) WhatmoreIllustration(s): 10 black and white imagesNumber of pages: 160Collection: Very Short IntroductionsPublication date: 2021Dimensions: 174 x 113 x 12Cover type: Paperback / softback