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In this thought-provoking exploration, John Bagnell Bury, Regius Professor of Modern History at Cambridge University in the early twentieth century, delves into the evolving concept of progress throughout history. He examines the ideas surrounding history from the classical period and traces the development of political and social progress through the writings of influential figures from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century. As we reflect on the past century, it‚s fascinating to consider how these insights might deepen our understanding of progress today. - Summary by Barry Ganong

A show about Minneapolis politics from the maker of Wedge LIVE, the award winning local news website.

Liberty or Justice for All? brings to life four of America's greatest thinkers, whose dialogue across the ages has never been more relevant.

A new home for informed, non-partisan debate on foreign and security policy.The Council brings together the public, private and not-for-profit sectors with civil society and academic expertise to encourage dialogue, debate and the dissemination of expertise on issues of global importance.SCGA also promotes informed discourse and debate on international affairs within Scotland through informed commentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask Not is a beautifully detailed account of the week leading up to the inaugural which stands as one of the most moving spectacles in the history of American politics. At the heart of the narrative is Kennedy's quest to create a speech that would distill American dreams and empower a new generation. Clarke's portrait of JFK during what intimates called his happiest days is balanced, revealing the president at his most dazzlingly charismatic (and cunningly pragmatic).

The US Constitution was approved by the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787. It was to become law only if it was ratified by nine of the 13 states. New York was a key state, but it contained strong forces opposing the Constitution. A series of eighty-five letters appeared in New York City newspapers between October 1787 and August 1788 urging support for the Constitution. These letters remain the first and most authoritative commentary on the American concept of federal government.

From the White House, Senate chambers, campaign stops, and press conferences, The Kennedys features over seven hours of original speeches from members of the nation's most famous political family.

It’s amateur hour at the White House. So says New York Times best-selling author Edward Klein in his political exposé The Amateur. Tapping into the public’s growing sentiment that President Obama is in over his head, The Amateur argues that Obama’s toxic combination of incompetence and arrogance has run our nation and his presidency off the rails.

A lo largo de su presidencia, John F. Kennedy estuvo apasionado por el tema de la reforma migratoria. Él pensaba que los Estados Unidos son una nación de personas que valoran equitativamente las tradiciones y la exploración de nuevas fronteras, dignos de la libertad para construir mejores...