Showing results for "The Book of Kings" in Political Science

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A bold case for reimagining the American project and making American democracy real—from a formidable new voice in political journalism “The first thing I’ve read that provides a rigorous vision of how to refound this nation if we manage to survive the current...

Globalization, long considered the best route to economic prosperity, is not inevitable. An approach built on the principles of free trade and, since the 1980s, open capital markets is beginning to fracture. With disappointing growth rates across the Western world, nations are no longer willing to sacrifice national interests for global growth, nor are their leaders able - or willing - to sell the idea of pursuing a global agenda of prosperity to their citizens.

Delve into the tumultuous years of English history with William Holden Huttons insightful narrative, King and Baronage. This engaging work explores the chaotic period of feudal anarchy that erupted after the death of King Henry I in 1135, where his determined daughter, Mathilda, faced off against the ineffectual King Stephen. Hutton paints a vivid picture of the powerful kings that followed, including the formidable Henry II and his successors‚Richard, John, Henry III, and the first two Edwards‚each navigating a landscape fraught with conflict against their formidable barons. A compelling ...

Part of the acclaimed Eminent Lives series, Machiavelli is a superb portrait of the brilliant and revolutionary political philosopher—history’s most famous theorist of “warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed”—and the age he embodied. Ross King, the New York Times bestselling author of...

From Fox News' politics editor Chris Stirewalt -- a fun and lively account of America's populist tradition, from Andrew Jackson and Teddy Roosevelt, to Ross Perot, Pat Buchanan, and Donald Trump. Whatever the ideological fad of the moment, American populism has always been home to a fascinating...

'Lively . . . peppered with entertaining lines. One of [Low's] skills as a journalist is an ability to sift through mountains of archive material and pick out the gems' - Telegraph Covering 200 years of royal history from Queen Victoria to King Charles, and looking forward to the future reign of...

Dive into the gripping account of an American authors journey to the heart of war-torn Europe in January 1915. Serving as a war correspondent in Belgium for The Saturday Evening Post, she shares her raw, unfiltered perspective of war. It is not just about colossal armies clashing in frenzied battles. It is the bewildered young soldier on a stretcher, the mother carrying her shell-wounded child, the majestic horses awaiting death in burning buildings, the best of a generation hungry, battered, knee-deep in icy waters. It is the old woman, lighting a candle before the Mater Dolorosa, offering up...

When a child is born, the mysteries of temperament and character unfold before us. The eternal debate of nature versus nurture, heredity versus circumstance, remains unsolved. Yet, there are rare moments when the stars align to create an extraordinary individual—one destined to change the world. Such is the tale of Rudolf von Hapsburg, a man ahead of his time, brought to life in this captivating fictionalized historical narrative. - Summary by Lynne T.

In Reminiscences of My Life in Camp, Susie King Taylor shares her extraordinary journey as a Black nurse with the 33rd United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War. From her early days of enslavement in Georgia to her pivotal role in the Women’s Relief Corps, her memoir offers a profound glimpse into her life dedicated to service, education, and community. Taylors reflections provide not only a personal narrative but also insights into the state of the nation in the early 20th century, making her story both inspiring and historically significant. - Summary by ...

Dive into the captivating life of Henry IV, the first Bourbon King of France and Navarre. Raised as a Protestant, Henry narrowly escaped the brutal St. Bartholomews Day massacre and led the Protestant forces during the fierce French Wars of Religion. Deciding that Paris was well worth a mass, he renounced the Calvinist faith, effectively bringing an end to the relentless warfare tearing through France. Known as Good King Henry, he is celebrated for his bravery, affability, and his deep care for his people. Despite surviving numerous assassination attempts, his life was cut short by Fran√...

Presentamos la biblioteca Martin Luther King Jr. Con un nuevo prólogo de Amanda Gorman. Una hermosa edición coleccionable del legendario discurso del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr en la Marcha en Washington, parte de los archivos del Dr. King publicados exclusivamente por HarperCollins. El 28 de...