The Dorling Kindersley Limited text nyu New York Dk Publishing 2013 2018 monographic eng

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352 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm. From ancient and medieval philosophers such as Confucius and Thomas Aquinas, to revolutionary thought leaders such as Thomas Jefferson and Leon Trotsky, to the voices who have shaped modern politics today--Mao Zedong, Malcolm X, Che Guevara, and more--The Politics Book clearly and simply explains more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of political thought. With easy-to-follow graphics, succinct quotations, and accessible text, The Politics Book is an essential reference for students and anyone wondering how politics works. 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. Adult [contributors, Paul Kelly, consulting editor, and [8] others]. Includes index; Illustrations English Political science Political science History World politics 320.1 POLI 1465473904 9781465473905 180616 20220909093614.0 20546118 eng