Republicanism: An Introduction

Republicanism is a centuries-old political tradition, yet its precise meaning has long been contested. The term has been used to refer to government in the public interest, to regimes administered by a collective body or an elected president, and even just to systems embodying the values of liberty and civic virtue. But what do we really mean when we talk about republicanism?

In this new book, leading scholar Rachel Hammersley expertly and accessibly introduces this complex but important to...