The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements

"If you want concise insight into what drives the mind of the fanatic and the dynamics of a mass movement at their most primal level, may I suggest an evening with Eric Hoffer." —The Wall Street Journal

A 75th anniversary edition of The True Believer, Eric Hoffer's classic examination of nationalist movements, fanatical causes, and the psychology of authoritarian leaders and their followers.

The first and most famous of Hoffer's books, The True Believer became a bestseller when President Eise...