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Random House presents the audiobook edition of Appeasing Hitler by Tim Bouverie, read by John Sessions. 'Appeasing Hitler is an astonishingly accomplished debut. Bouverie writes with a wonderful clarity and we will no doubt hear a lot more of his voice in future' ANTONY BEEVOR On a wet afternoon...

This audiobook narrated by William Hope provides an entertaining introduction to ancient Chinese thinkers—and what they can teach us about today's most pressing political questions in China and beyond.

Where do you get your values and sensibilities from? If you grew up in a Western democracy, the answer is probably liberalism. Conservatives are right about one thing: liberalism is the ideology of our times, as omnipresent as religion once was. Yet, as Alexandre Lefebvre argues in Liberalism as a Way of Life, many of us are liberal without fully realizing it—or grasping what it means.

Originalism Is Not Enough The Founding Fathers held certain truths to be "self-evident." Do we? In this profoundly important reassessment of constitutional interpretation, the eminent legal philosopher Hadley Arkes argues that "originalism" alone is an inadequate answer to the judicial activism...

In this classic work, Leo Strauss examines the problem of natural right and argues that there is a firm foundation in reality for the distinction between right and wrong in ethics and politics. On the centenary of Strauss's birth, and the fiftieth anniversary of the Walgreen Lectures which spawned the work, Natural Right and History remains as controversial and essential as ever.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Written in 1513 and published in 1532, The Prince by Niccolò Machiavelli remains one of the most controversial and influential treatises on power and leadership in human history. Originally intended as a practical guide for ruling a principality...

Brought to you by Penguin. The wealthy and powerful few have dominated the masses throughout most of human history. This is starkly visible now more than ever—today, the gulf between oligarchs and the average citizen is larger than any gap that existed during European serfdom or the slave...

The global turmoil of the late 1980s and early 1990s severely tested every analyst and commentator. Few wrote with such insight as Christopher Hitchens about the large events - or with such discernment and wit about the small tell-tale signs of a disordered culture. First published in 1993, the writings in For the Sake of Argument range from the political squalor of Washington to the twilight of Stalinism in Prague, from the Jewish quarter of Damascus in the aftermath of the Gulf War to the embattled barrios of Central America. 

In Plato and the Tyrant, acclaimed historian and classicist James Romm draws on personal letters of Plato to show how a philosopher helped topple the leading Greek power of the era: the opulent city of Syracuse. There, Plato encountered two authoritarian rulers, a father and son both named Dionysius, and tried to steer them toward philosophy. At the same time, he worked on his masterpiece, Republic, in which he conceived a ruler who unites perfect wisdom with absolute power.

The words we use shape the world we live in - so it matters when we get them wrong. This series, from the creators of the chart-topping Origin Story podcast, sheds much-needed light on the true meanings and surprising stories behind some of our most used and abused political terms. Where did these terms originate? Who coined them - and why? How have their meanings evolved over time? And what do they mean to people today? These small guides to (very) big ideas are an antidote to confusion and conspiracy, bringing clarity back to the conversations we have about politics.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Forgotten Man and Coolidge offers a stunning revision of our last great period of idealism, the 1960s, with burning relevance for our contemporary challenges. ""Great Society is accurate history that reads like a novel, covering the high hopes and...

Ontdek hoe de veerkrachtige Romeinse Republiek door politieke intriges en brute burgeroorlogen spectaculair bezweek. Dit meeslepende historische epos toont absolute macht in zijn puurste vorm, van de kwetsbare begindagen tot de verpletterende val. Verlies jezelf tijdens je dagelijkse rit...

Der triumphale Aufstieg zum antiken Weltreich besiegelte den blutigen Untergang der römischen Republik. Dieses fesselnde historische Sachbuch macht deine tägliche Fahrt zur Arbeit zu einer packenden Zeitreise in die Epoche skrupelloser Feldherren und politischer Intrigen. Erlebe hautnah, wie...

In Harnessing Disruption, Sarah E. Kreps—a national security expert and military veteran—offers a fresh, clear-eyed framework for understanding the social and political dynamics that shape technological change. From nuclear weapons to AI, cryptocurrency, and social media, breakthrough...

Bloomsbury presents Fools, Frauds and Firebrands: Thinkers of the New Left by Roger Scruton, read by Kris Dyer A devastating critique of New Left thinking. In Fools, Frauds and Firebrands, Roger Scruton first surveys and then deconstructs the golden idols of left wing thought from the 1960s to...

An engaging exploration of how people have taught, practiced, and thought about rhetoric—from the Iron Age to today “An entertaining history of great oratory.” —New Yorker Rhetoric gives our words the power to inspire. But it’s not just for politicians: it’s all around us, whether...

Discover the gripping political survival of a royal dynasty navigating global wars, imperial collapse, and modern crises. Whether you are settling in for a focused listening session or a long commute, this authoritative history delivers a sweeping saga of constitutional upheaval and cultural...

Master the political philosophy driving human history's greatest struggles for power, justice, and civic order. Perfect for an engaging morning commute or an evening of deep focus, this thought-provoking journey connects ancient debates to modern governance. Witness how abstract theories sparked...

Master global politics and decode complex international news with this accessible educational guide to world affairs. Whether you are commuting to the office or studying for a political science exam, this intellectual journey transforms confusing headlines into structured, objective insights...

Dive into intellectual history to see how radical philosophy forged the modern world and still shapes your reality. Perfect for an educational commute or a deep journey of lifelong learning, this thought-provoking narrative transforms abstract theories into a gripping saga of human evolution...