Carl Schmitt

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Focusing on Carl Schmitt's public career, the book re-evaluates his contributions to political and legal theory through new archival evidence and personal papers. It argues that Schmitt's writings during the late Weimar period aimed to prevent the rise of the Nazis, challenging the perception of his political alignment. This analysis provides a nuanced understanding of Schmitt's intentions and the complexities of his legacy in the context of German political thought.