Author of The Managerial Revolution and The Machiavellians.
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The Machiavellians
by James Burnham · 1943
James Burnham's 1943 study of political power and elite theory, subtitled Defenders of Freedom.
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Direct captions around 01:01:54–01:04:23: Lütke distinguishes The Machiavellians from Burnham's earlier The Managerial Revolution and praises the later book. Work OL3272669W records the 1943 title.