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"This confrontation between the foremost exponent of the "new history' of political thought and his critics will be of considerable interest not only to students of political theory but of legal and literary interpretation as well."--Terence Ball, University of Minnesota
Review Quotes: "The work of Quentin Skinner has made a fundamental impact on the study of the history of ideas and political philosophy.... This volume gathers together the most important contributions to the debate both by Skinner and by his critics.... The questions addressed are of interest to those working in political philosophy, history, interpretation, and theories of meaning."-- "The Philosopher Index"