This book is a great read for anyone who wants to understand the evolution of politics throughout history. It presents a balanced view of different political systems, prompts readers to critically reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of democracy, and offers insightful predictions for the future of politics in the 21st century. The concise and clear writing style makes this book a convenient choice for busy readers who want to broaden their understanding of politics quickly.

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In A Very Short Introduction to Politics , Kenneth Minogue begins with a discussion of issues arising from a historical account of politics, and goes on to offer chapters dealing with the Ancient Greeks and the idea of citizenship; Roman law; medieval Christianity and individualism; freedom since Machiavelli and Hobbes; the challenge of ideologies; democracy, oligarchy, and bureaucracy; power and order in modern society; and politics in the West.About the Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam

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