Politics Made Simple - Over 100 ideas and concepts from the most important political thinkers in history clearly and vividly explained.

Chronologically organized into political eras, from antiquity to today, this book includes brief biographies of key figures such as Friedrich von Hayek, Hannah Arendt, and Elinor Ostrom.

Presented clearly and understandably with engaging graphics, this fully revised and updated reference work will help you understand politics at last.

Why do Benjamin Franklin's ideas still shape the USA today? How did Emmeline Pankhurst's efforts play a crucial role in women's suffrage? And why did Simone Weil fight in the Spanish Civil War?

This extensive reference work from DK's successful Big Ideas series presents over 100 ideas and actions of the most important political thinkers, from the earliest state theories of antiquity through the development of fundamental and human rights to current challenges such as the fight against poverty, terrorism, and racism.

Additionally, brief biographies provide clear and concise insights into the eventful lives of important personalities like Confucius, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Mikhail Gorbachev. Politics is thoroughly and accessibly explained, offering foundational knowledge for studying, informing, or referencing.

This book is part of the "Big Ideas" series.