Elites Against Democracy

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The book explores the evolution of German political culture since the late nineteenth century, highlighting a shift towards an authoritarian elitism based on merit and skill rather than popular control. Walter Struve argues that this model of governance, which significantly influenced Nazi Germany, is increasingly prevalent in contemporary Western political thought. The analysis contrasts the bourgeois political ideologies of Germany with those of the West, revealing deep-rooted patterns that persist in modern governance.