The Guardians of Concepts
Political Languages of Conservatism in Britain and West Germany, 1945-1980
- 556 pages
- 20 hours of reading
The book explores the evolving definition of conservatism in the UK and West Germany since 1945. In Britain, conservatism is established as a key political tradition, while in West Germany, it struggles with its historical baggage, raising doubts about its compatibility with democratic values. The contrast highlights the challenges faced by both nations in reconciling conservatism with modern political ideologies, reflecting broader tensions in political thought and practice within their respective contexts.
