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Witness how a rocky Aegean city conquered violent inequality to invent the radical political system of democracy. Perfect for an immersive commute, this gripping ancient history narrative drops you into the fierce civic assemblies where ordinary citizens first seized control. It is an intense...

This gripping political history chronicles the survival of European democracy through fiery collapse and resilient rebirth. Perfect for a focused commute, the dramatic narrative transforms an iconic building into a living witness of ideological warfare. Experience the turbulent shifts in power...

Trace how resilient Alpine communities defied powerful empires in this thrilling journey through European history. Perfect for your daily commute or an immersive armchair travel experience, this captivating narrative transports you directly to the dramatic battlefields of the Alps. Experience...

Uncover the fierce battle for American democracy in this gripping political history of factions and modern polarization. Instead of memorizing names and dates, you will experience the intense collisions over liberty, equality, and authority that forged a superpower. Perfect for your morning...

In Private Power and Democracy's Decline, Mordecai Kurz explores the relationship between free-market capitalism and democracy. He shows that technology has made capitalism different from what was envisioned in the Age of Enlightenment. Technology creates centers of market power and monopoly concentration that result in a society in which some people are enriched immensely while many workers' livelihoods are often destroyed.

Ein mitreißender Weckruf, um die liberale Demokratie gegen den Aufstieg von Zynismus und Autoritarismus zu verteidigen! In seinem neuen Hörbuch stellt der niederländische Historiker und Bestsellerautor Rutger Bregman die große Frage nach dem Sinn des Lebens. Er beobachtet einen tiefgreifenden moralischen Verfall innerhalb der westlichen Eliten, vergleicht den aktuellen Zustand der USA mit dem Zerfall des Römischen Reiches.

In How The Democrats Won The Blacks, Robin G. Robinson II breaks down one of the most controversial and misunderstood political shifts in American history. This audiobook traces the journey from slavery to modern political alignment—examining how power, policy, and incentives that shaped much of the Black community over time. Through documented history and clear analysis, it challenges commonly accepted narratives and invites listeners to examine the full record for themselves.

In a trenchant work of nonfiction, the #1 New York Times bestselling author identifies a series of self-inflicted wounds on our body politic that have led to the current moment, and shows us how we can undo the harm “A modern-day Tocqueville, Richard North Patterson marshals an immense amount...

"Ben Wikler is one of the most strategic and respected leaders of his generation. If we do what this book says, we will win." ―Nancy Pelosi From one of the most successful Democratic strategists of the last decade, a revelatory account of what you―yes, you―can do to defeat Trumpism. This...

An urgent case that the survival of democracy depends on reinventing the press, with ten pioneering reforms to help journalism better serve the public—from the co-author of the classic The Elements of Journalism. The crisis in journalism reflects a crisis in American democracy. Faith in news...

A rousing defense of public education as the cornerstone of American democracy, by the woman attacked by the far right as “the most dangerous person in the world” Attacks on schools and teachers have long been a hallmark of fascist regimes: Throughout history, as many dictators rose to power...

The #1 USA Today Bestseller and Instant New York Times Bestseller From California Governor Gavin Newsom comes an intimate and poignant account of identity, belonging, and the defining moments that inspired a life in politics “Go slow,” his political elders advised him, but Gavin Newsom has...

A voice of reason in a polarized U.S. Senate, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska tells the story of how she learned to adapt to the harsh climate of Washington, D.C., and issues a fervent appeal for a politics grounded in compromise and compassion. “Two paths diverged—Lisa Murkowski took the one less...

Às vésperas de uma eleição crucial nos Estados Unidos, a sequência de Como as democracias morrem discute a vulnerabilidade política frente a movimentações supremacistas e emite um alerta para todo o mundo democrático. Com prefácio inédito escrito pelos autores especialmente para o...

Bloomsbury presents Sixteen Stormy Days by Tripurdaman Singh, read by Mikhail Sen. On 26th January 1950 India became a republic, shedding its last links with its colonial past and inaugurating a new era of liberty and freedom. With fundamental rights and civil liberties guaranteed by the state...

A New York Times Bestseller A vital and urgent call to action about the precarious state of American democracy, charting its historical challenges and current threats, from one of our era’s most important and insightful historians, with a new afterword by the author. “Magisterial.” –The...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A call to reform our antiquated political institutions before it’s too late—from the authors of How Democracies Die “[Levitsky and Ziblatt] write with terrifying clarity about how the forces of the right have co-opted the enshrined rules to exert their tyranny...

“Peter Turchin brings science to history. Some like it and some prefer their history plain. But everyone needs to pay attention to the well-informed, convincing and terrifying analysis in this book.” —Angus Deaton, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics From the pioneering co-founder of...

An urgent call to arms from Time’s Person of the Year, the Ukrainian leader whose unwavering courage in the face of the Russian invasion has inspired the world and turned him overnight into a global beacon of democracy The words of a man. The message of a people. Bringing together a new...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An insider account of activists, politicians, educators, and everyday citizens working to change minds, bridge divisions, and fight for democracy—from disinformation fighters to a leader of Black Lives Matter to Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and...