Democracy in Moderation views constitutional liberal democracy as grounded in a principle of avoiding extremes and striking the right balance among its defining

This book charts the varieties of political moderation in modern European history from the French Revolution to the present day. It explores the attempts to fin

Political moderation is the touchstone of democracy, which could not function without compromise and bargaining, yet it is one of the most understudied concepts

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A rediscovery of Montesquieu's legacy in shaping America's complex political order including influence on Washington's practical moderation.