The Politics book.
Title:
The Politics book.
Edition:
1st American ed.
Publication Information:
New York : DK Pub., 2013.
Physical Description:
352 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
ISBN:
9781465402141
Series:
General Note:
Includes index.
Abstract:
"Exploring more than 100 big ideas on topics as diverse as the rule of law, the extent of liberty, and the justification of warfare, [this book] takes you on a journey through the history of politics, from the influential theories of ancient Greece, Rome, and Asia to modern concepts voiced by today's brightest political thinkers."--Front jacket flap.
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Variant Title:
Portion of title: Politics book : big ideas simply explained
Contents:
Ancient political thought, 800 BCE-30 CE -- Medieval politics, 30 CE-1515 CE -- Rationality and enlightenment, 1515-1770 -- Revolutionary thoughts, 1770-1848 -- The rise of the masses, 1848-1910 -- The clash of ideologies, 1910-1945 -- Postwar politics, 1945-present.