Oligarquía : Una forma de estado y de gobierno recurrente

Who truly governs our societies? The answer seems obvious: citizens elect their representatives, institutions guarantee the balance of power, and the law protects everyone's freedom. But is this really the case? Or is there a historical constant that runs through empires, monarchies, republics, and democracies? From classical Greece to the digital revolution, the concentration of power in the hands of a minority has been one of the most persistent characteristics of political life. Names change, ideologies change, forms of government change, but the influence of those who control wealth, information, technology, or the levers of power continues to play a decisive role. In this work, Salvador Rus Rufino undertakes a rigorous and fascinating exploration of the history of the idea of ​​oligarchy, its philosophical foundations, its mechanisms of operation, and its contemporary manifestations. The result is a profound reflection on the relationship between power, freedom, inequality, and democracy. In a time marked by large technology corporations, artificial intelligence, and the growing concentration of resources and influence, this book raises a question as old as it is current: Do we really live in a government of all, or do we continue to inhabit, under new appearances, the world of the few?