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Explore the psychological and political profile of history's most influential leaders in The Revolutionary Ascetic: Evolution of a Political Type. Published by Routledge, this work by noted historian Bruce Mazlish examines why figures ranging from Robespierre to Lenin and Mao Tse-tung often shared a specific pattern of austere, puritanical behavior. Mazlish investigates the connection between personal denial and political power. He argues that the modernization of revolutions starting in the nineteenth century created a new kind of leader: the revolutionary ascetic. By examining the lack of emotional ties and the rejection of personal pleasures, this book explains how these traits serve both the leader and their followers during times of massive social change. This historical study provides deep insight into the motivations and functions of asceticism within modern political movements. It is an essential read for those studying world history, the mechanics of revolutions, and the development of political leadership types throughout the modern era.

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Examines the common ascetic traits found in major revolutionary leaders like Robespierre, Lenin, and Mao Tse-tung.

Analyzes the specific political and personal functions that austerity performs for leaders and their followers.

Written by noted historian Bruce Mazlish to provide a scholarly perspective on political evolution.

Investigates how nineteenth-century modernization needs produced a distinct new type of political leader.

Explores the relationship between the denial of personal commitments and the ability to lead revolutions.

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Release Date
20 September 2017
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08 December 2017

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