Key Works:
* The Age of Ideology: A History of Political Thought, 1789 to the Present (1966): This work examines the evolution of political thought from the French Revolution to the 20th century, focusing on the rise of ideologies and their impact on politics.
* The First Russian Revolution, 1905 (1978): A detailed analysis of the 1905 revolution in Russia, exploring its causes, events, and consequences.
* Socialism and the National Question (1980): Explores the relationship between socialism and nationalism, examining the challenges of integrating national identities into socialist societies.
* The Habsburg Monarchy and the Origins of the First World War (1989): Examines the role of the Habsburg Empire in the outbreak of World War I, focusing on the internal and external pressures that contributed to the conflict.
* Political Thought and the Origins of Modernity (1990): Explores the development of political thought from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, emphasizing the emergence of modern concepts of sovereignty, individual rights, and the state.
Other Notable Works:
* Theories of Political Thought (1972): A concise and accessible introduction to major figures and ideas in political thought.
* Theories of International Politics (1981): Examines key theories in international relations, exploring the different approaches to understanding the dynamics of global politics.
* Theories of Justice (1989): Offers a comprehensive analysis of theories of justice, exploring different conceptions of fairness, equality, and social order.
* The Problem of Communism (1990): A critical examination of the nature and problems of communism, analyzing its theoretical foundations and historical experience.
* The History of Political Thought (1997): A broader survey of political thought from ancient Greece to the 20th century.
R.N. Berki was a prolific writer, and his works continue to be influential in the fields of political theory, international relations, and historical studies.