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Discusses the disadvantages of capitalism and the benefits of Democracy.

Attempts to show how some of the ideas of the eighteenth century may be useful to society as it enters the twenty-first century, arguing that the 1700s marked the beginnings of much that is worthwhile about the modern world.

Introduces children to important people and events in the quest for American independence, covering the social, political, and economic conditions that led colonists to seek freedom from England's authority.

A History of US, an innovative television mini-series based on Joy Hakim's award-winning books.

Reenactments, dramatic readings, and interviews with historians examine Democratic reforms of the mid-nineteenth century, discussing Jacksonian democracy, the rise of the Whig Party, antebellum reform movements, urban revival, women's suffrage, and the abolition movement.

Sixty years after Indian independence, British historian Michael Wood presents the tale of the oldest and most diverse civilization, and largest democracy.

Examines critically the foreign policy of President Bush's administration focusing on "doctrines of preemptive attack and preventative war.

A series of essays in which three constitutional experts address the threats posed by modern challenges to the American Constitution and defend the system of democracy put in place by the founding fathers of the United States.

A biography of Aung San Suu Kyi, the daughter of Gen. AungSan who helped to win the independence of Burma, and describes her work to establish democracy for her nation.

A study of America's government, egalitarian ideals, and character offers reflections on the effect of majority rule on the rights of individuals and gives insight into the rewards and responsibilities of a democratic government.

Explains how the birth of the U.S., the start of free-market capitalism, and the Industrial Revolution are related and discusses their impact on societies and world history.

A classic text presented in the Henry Reeve translation, accompanied by annotations and an introduction.