Top books about democracy
Democracy Awakening
What is Democracy Awakening about?
Once democracy is at risk, "Democracy Awakening" by Heather Cox Richardson will help you understand the roots of democracy and how people use false narratives to gain power. If you want a democratic future, learn the history to understand today's struggles, stay engaged, and work toward a fair America.
A People's History of the United States
What is A People's History of the United States about?
Howard Zinn’s "A People’s History of the United States" tells America’s history from the perspective of marginalized groups and challenges elite-centred narratives. Read and find out about grassroots fights for justice, including workers’ rights, racial equality, and women’s suffrage.
Myth America
What is Myth America about?
How many of the things that you know to be true about America are actually myths? Historians Kruse and Zelizer created this anthology of essays to tackle popular and pervasive misconceptions. This book extensively covers a variety of issues such as voting, violence, or American exceptionalism.
Founding Brothers
What is Founding Brothers about?
Hamilton, Jefferson, Washington, and Adams — do these names sound familiar? "Founding Brothers" tells their story and how they helped shape the United States. Each of these historical figures faced great challenges and achieved remarkable successes, using revolutionary ideas that changed the world forever.
Long Walk to Freedom
What is Long Walk to Freedom about?
"Long Walk to Freedom" is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, the president of the Republic of South Africa and one of the most famous human rights activists during the apartheid era. This man, with incredible willpower, strength of spirit, and courage, spent nearly three decades in prison under the harshest conditions, yet he did not give up. Not only did he survive, but he also continued his active work afterward.
How Democracies Die
What is How Democracies Die about?
What are the warning signs of a democracy dying? Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt examine the systemic failures that lead to the rise of authoritarianism. They illustrate these ideas with real-life examples and offer specific strategies.
The Warmth of Other Suns
What is The Warmth of Other Suns about?
Isabel Wilkerson recounts the details of African Americans leaving the oppressive South in search for a more just and safe environment. She connects personal stories of the individuals in those circumstances with a broader historical analysis. This is a story of unbelievable strength and resilience, reported in a poignant manner.
All the Shah's Men
What is All the Shah's Men about?
"All the Shah's Men" by Stephen Kinzer tells the story of the 1953 CIA-led coup in Iran. What's so special about it? This coup led to 25 years of harsh rule under the Shah, the rise of Islamic fundamentalism, and anti-American feelings in the Middle East. By reading this book, you will understand more about the Middle East and important historical events in that region.
The Showman
What is The Showman about?
From comedian to politician and the president of one of the bravest countries in the modern world — the story of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky leaves many people amazed and wondering how such a transformation is possible. Simon Shuster's book, "The Showman," released in 2022, will tell you about Zelensky's journey, the war in Ukraine, and the courage of the people of this country.
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