Hegel's _Philosophy of Right _is a classic text in the history of Western political thought  and one with which all serious students of political philosophy must engage. While it is a hugely important and exciting piece of philosophical writing, Hegel's ideas and style are notoriously difficult to understand and the content is particularly challenging.  In _Hegel's 'Philosophy of Right': A Reader's Guide_, David Rose explains the philosophical and political background against which the book was written and, taking each part of the book_ _in turn, guides the reader to a clear understanding of the text as a whole. This is the ideal companion to study of this most influential and challenging of texts, offering guidance on * Philosophical and historical context * Key themes * Reading the text * Reception and Influence * Further Reading