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In "A Character of King Charles the Second," the Marquis of George Savile Halifax presents a penetrating portrait of one of the most controversial monarchs in English history. Written in the late 17……続きを見る

In "German Problems and Personalities," Charles Sarolea presents a incisive examination of the socio-political landscape of early 20th-century Germany, particularly in the wake of World War I. Sarol……続きを見る

In his seminal work, 'Second Treatise of Government,' John Locke articulates a groundbreaking framework for understanding political authority and individual rights. Written in the context of the Enl……続きを見る

In "Hiero," Xenophon presents a philosophical dialogue exploring the nature of tyranny and the philosopher-king concept through a fictional conversation between the Syracusan tyrant Hiero and a poet……続きを見る

Suitable for practicing engineers and engineers in training, this book covers the most important operations involving particulate solids. Through clear explanations of theoretical principles and pra……続きを見る

In "Laurier: A Study in Canadian Politics," John Wesley Dafoe meticulously examines the political life and legacy of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada's first French-Canadian Prime Minister. This work is ……続きを見る

In "Letters to Sir William Windham and Mr. Pope," Henry St. John, Viscount Bolingbroke, presents a compelling collection of correspondence that weaves together personal reflections, political philos……続きを見る

In "Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius," Niccol√≤ Machiavelli offers a profound analysis of political systems through the lens of Roman history. Written in a logical and methodical style……続きを見る

“This is a radical, thought-provoking book, which brings together debates that are often kept separate about basic income and 'sovereign money'. You might not agree with all of it, but it makes big ……続きを見る

In "Essays on the Materialistic Conception of History," Antonio Labriola delves into the philosophical underpinnings of materialism as it pertains to historical development. Through a series of essa……続きを見る

In "Contemporary Socialism," John Rae presents a thorough examination of socialist ideologies as they manifest in modern societies. The book deftly intertwines historical analysis with contemporary ……続きを見る

Xenophon's "The Polity of the Athenians and the Lacedaemonians" presents a rich comparative analysis of the political systems of Athens and Sparta during the classical era. Through a blend of histor……続きを見る

In "American Political Ideas Viewed from the Standpoint of Universal History," John Fiske embarks on a profound exploration of American democracy by examining its ideological roots and evolution wit……続きを見る

In "American Institutions and Their Influence," Alexis de Tocqueville provides a comprehensive analysis of American democracy and its social institutions in the mid-19th century. Through a nuanced e……続きを見る

In "Statesman," Plato intricately navigates the complexities of political theory and governance through a Socratic dialogue featuring characters such as Socrates and the Eleatic Stranger. Employing ……続きを見る

In "The Eighteenth Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte," Karl Marx provides a profound analysis of the political landscape of 19th-century France, centering on the rise to power of Louis Bonaparte following……続きを見る

In "The Olynthiacs and the Philippics of Demosthenes," the renowned Athenian orator presents a compelling call to action against the growing threat of Philip II of Macedon. The work is a masterclass……続きを見る

'I could not recommend this more. If you're looking for a sense of optimism, a sense of political possibility, this book is very important' Owen Jones What would a fair and equal society actually lo……続きを見る

Against the backdrop of America’s escalating urban rebellions in the 1960s, an unexpected cohort of New York radicals unleashed a series of urban guerrilla actions against the city’s racist policies……続きを見る

This book takes a unique approach to explore the moral foundations of nationalism. Drawing on nationalist writings and examining almost 200 years of nationalism in Ireland and Quebec, the author dev……続きを見る

One of the great works of modern historical writing, the classic account of the ideas, people, and politics that led to the Bolshevik Revolution Edmund Wilson's To the Finland Station is intellectua……続きを見る

In 'Rosa Luxemburg: Gesammelte Schriften über die russische Revolution' werden die einflussreichen Werke der renommierten marxistischen Theoretikerin Rosa Luxemburg zusammengetragen. Das Buch beleuc……続きを見る

Diplomatic Investigations is a classic work in the field of International Relations. It is one of the few books in the field of International Relations (IR) that can be called iconic. Edited by Herb……続きを見る

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Originally published in 1966. The Individual and Society in the Middle Ages, based on three guest lectures given at Johns Hopkins University in 1965, explores the place of the individual in medieval……続きを見る

In many recent democracies, candidates compete for office using illegal strategies to influence voters. In Hungary and Romania, local actors including mayors and bureaucrats offer access to social p……続きを見る

NATIONAL BESTSELLER | NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR. From an eminent international security scholar, an urgent examination of the geopolitical conditions that could produce a catastrophic ……続きを見る

We have long faced, and ignored, the paradox of plenty. Progress could provide a secure and happy life for everybody. Many futures thinkers of the more optimistic 1970s described a leisure society, ……続きを見る

'The Spirit of the Laws: Political Study' stands as a seminal anthology that dives deep into the intricate relationship between laws and the societal structures they regulate. The collection brillia……続きを見る

This book provides the analytical framework for understanding the relationship between media scandals, executive accountability and the crisis of democracy. The empirical findings are based on an or……続きを見る