From Aristocracy to Monarchy to Democracy

A Tale of Moral and Economic Folly and Decay

By: Hans-Hermann Hoppe

Narrated by: Millian Quinteros

In this tour de force essay, Hans-Hermann Hoppe turns the standard account of historical governmental progress on its head. While the state is an evil in all its forms, monarchy is, in many ways, far less pernicious than democracy. Hoppe shows the evolution of government away from aristocracy, through monarchy, and toward the corruption and irresponsibility of democracy to have been identical with the growth of the leviathan state. There is hope for liberty, as Hoppe explains, but it lies not in reversing these steps, but rather through secession and decentralization. This pocket-sized, eye-opening pamphlet is ideal for tabling, conferences, or sharing with friends. It can revolutionize the way a listener sees society and the state.

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good narration unique ideas

hoppe has a refreshing and specific view of the history of government, worth checking out

Eye opening!

An excellent summary of Hoppe's political theory that I was initially introduced to in his book 'Democracy: the God that Failed'.

An eye opener

This book should be read by all. A masterpiece on freedom. It's amazing how people have been and continue to be fooled by governments.

Great simle explanation of democracy

and how it is used against the rights of people, mostly the middle-class. Not long, no unaissisairy fluff

Libertarian theory in one hour

I thought this was brilliantly summarized and explained. It feels like the author really has understood human behavior and incentives.