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From the best-selling author of These Truths, a work that examines the dilemma of nationalism and the erosion of liberalism in the twenty-first century. At a time of much despair over the future of liberal democracy, Harvard historian Jill Lepore makes a stirring case for the nation in This...

Propelled by the belief that government has slipped out of the hands of ordinary citizens, a surging wave of populism is destabilizing democracies around the world. As John Matsusaka reveals in Let the People Rule, this belief is based in fact. Over the past century, while democratic governments have become more efficient, they have also become more disconnected from the people they purport to represent. The solution Matsusaka advances is familiar but surprisingly underused: direct democracy, in the form of referendums.

The Naked God is Howard Fast's public repudiation of the Communist Party, of which he was a devoted member for thirteen years until reading about the full scope of atrocities committed by the Soviet Union under Stalin. The best-selling author of Spartacus and Citizen Tom Paine, Howard Fast lent his writing talents and celebrity to the communist cause as a steadfast advocate and public figure. However, he felt increasingly ill at ease with the superior manner Party leaders took with rank-and-file members and with rumors of Soviet anti-Semitism.

Explore the political history of how a radical concept of identity forged mighty empires and sparked mass revolutions. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this intense global narrative reveals how the primal need for belonging was weaponized into the modern world's most powerful force. From...

Uncover the history of powerful world symbols and how simple cloth has sparked massive global revolutions. Perfect for your daily commute, this deeply educational journey transports you from ancient battlefields to electrifying modern protests. Experience an evocative exploration of human...

Uncover the political force that forged modern history, dismantling mighty empires and sparking global conflicts. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking deep dive reveals how human identity shifted from tribal loyalties to fierce patriotism. It transforms abstract political...

Dive into gripping military history and discover how fragile fabric transformed into potent symbols of global warfare. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this intense exploration reveals why human beings repeatedly anchor their deepest loyalties to simple colored cloth. From ancient...

Uncover a millennium of Eastern European history through the gripping, geopolitical resilience of an unconquerable people. Perfect for your morning commute, this sweeping narrative chronicles the ultimate underdog struggle against sprawling empires. Journey from the early steppe civilizations to...

Extremisten werden nicht erst dann zur Gefahr für die Demokratie, wenn sie an der Macht sind – sie greifen längst gezielt Institutionen an und versuchen strategisch, sie von innen heraus zu schwächen und zu zerstören. Polizisten und Soldaten, die sich in rechten WhatsApp-Gruppen vernetzen; Lehrer, die die «Systemfrage» stellen; Schöffen, die den Rechtsstaat herausfordern; Beamte, die Projekte sabotieren: Was oft wirkt wie Einzelfälle, ist Teil einer langfristigen Strategie.

From Congressman Jared Huffman, a behind-the-scenes look at the shocking extent of Christian nationalism's reach in our government―and the fight to defend church-state separation. Sinclair Lewis is said to have predicted, "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and...

One reporter takes an immersive dive into white supremacy's explosive online presence, exploring the undercurrents of propaganda, racism, misogyny, and history that led us to where we are now. Tal Lavin is every skinhead's worst nightmare: a loud and unapologetic Jewish trans man, acerbic, smart...

The powerful story of how a prominent white supremacist changed his heart and mind. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, this is a book to help us understand the American moment and to help us better understand one another. “Rising Out of Hatred proclaims if the successor to the white...

España no se ha hundido de golpe. Se ha ido apagando poco a poco. En el lenguaje, en los valores, en la cultura, en la política… y en el sentido común. Mientras unos entendieron que el poder se conquista manipulando las ideas y la percepción de la realidad, otros lo ejercieron sin disputar...

Experience the epic Southeast Asian history of how a scattered archipelago forged a unified republic through revolution. Perfect for your morning commute or an evening of armchair travel, this dramatic narrative transports you across the Indian Ocean. You will sail alongside ancient merchants...

Navigate the collision of faith and politics through a clear, objective lens without the usual cultural outrage. Perfect for your morning commute or preparing for tough political conversations, this calm historical exploration cuts through the noise. You will finally grasp the theological roots...

Uncover the fierce battle over American identity to grasp the historical roots of today's political polarization. Perfect for your daily commute, this eye-opening journey through US history reveals how definitions of loyalty and belonging have constantly shifted. Whether you are navigating...

Una hoja de ruta constitucional para el futuro territorial de España España es hoy uno de los países más descentralizados de Europa. Sin embargo, medio siglo después de la Constitución de 1978, el modelo territorial sigue siendo objeto de disputa: unos lo consideran el origen de todos los...

Im Frühjahr 1945 wirkten sie als Statisten im letzten Kapitel des untergehenden Nazi-Reiches mit. Sie waren Teil einer «Kinderarmee», Hitlers letztem Aufgebot. In einem «Reichsausbildungslager» (RAL) der Hitlerjugend im südmährischen Bad Luhatschowitz waren die 16- und 17-jährigen in Schnelllehrgängen zu Soldaten geschliffen worden, zusammen mit über 1000 Gleichaltrigen.

März 1933: Die freie Welt steht am Abgrund. Während die Nazis ihre Gegner brutal verfolgen, steckt Amerika tief in der Krise. Und doch sind die USA Zufluchtsort – für Albert Einstein, den die Nazis mit einem Kopfgeld jagen; für George Grosz, der von Amerika aus um seine Söhne in Berlin bangt. Marlene Dietrich wird in Hollywood von Goebbels umworben. Die First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt liebt derweil eine Frau und versucht verzweifelt, mehr jüdische Flüchtlinge ins Land zu holen.

This is the story of how Scott Presler got things done in Baltimore, Los Angeles, Chicago, and other cities that have crumbled under Democratic leadership. This is the story of how Scott Presler, quite literally, cleaned up America’s cities. It’s also the story of how Scott founded one of the most influential voter registration organizations in American history, helping Donald Trump to win the Oval Office in 2024.