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The Counterrevolution

The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement

by Victor Davis Hanson ...

From the author of the New York Times best-selling The Case for Trump**, the story of Trump’s triumphant comeback and what his second term means for the future of our country.**"To understand where America has been and, more importantly, where she is going, read this book.” —Ben ShapiroWhen Donald Trump left office in January 2021, most observers thought his political care... ... Read more

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From the author of the New York Times best-selling The Case for Trump**, the story of Trump’s triumphant comeback and what his second term means for the future of our country.**"To understand where America has been and, more importantly, where she is going, read this book.” —Ben ShapiroWhen Donald Trump left office in January 2021, most observers thought his political care...
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Regime Change

Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump

by Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan ...

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Regime Change is exceptional. It transcends its genre...the book is packed with news that will stay news...This is reporting of consequence.” —David Remnick, The New Yorker“A flabbergasting feat of political reporting.” —Tina Brown“Riveting and richly textured...What the authors add is the vivid detail that make... ... Read more

$16.99 USD

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Regime Change is exceptional. It transcends its genre...the book is packed with news that will stay news...This is reporting of consequence.” —David Remnick, The New Yorker“A flabbergasting feat of political reporting.” —Tina Brown“Riveting and richly textured...What the authors add is the vivid detail that make...
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Plutocrats United

Campaign Money, the Supreme Court, and the Distortion of American Elections

by Richard L. Hasen ...

Campaign financing is one of today’s most divisive political issues. The left asserts that the electoral process is rife with corruption. The right protests that the real aim of campaign limits is to suppress political activity and protect incumbents. Meanwhile, money flows freely on both sides. In Plutocrats United, Richard Hasen argues that both left and right avoid the key issue of the new ... Read more

$21.05 USD

Campaign financing is one of today’s most divisive political issues. The left asserts that the electoral process is rife with corruption. The right protests that the real aim of campaign limits is to suppress political activity and protect incumbents. Meanwhile, money flows freely on both sides. In Plutocrats United, Richard Hasen argues that both left and right avoid the key issue of the new
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Internet Research Agency Indictment

Enriched edition. Unveiling the Web of Deceit: Inside the Russian Troll Farm Scandal

by Robert S. Mueller III, Ethan West ...

In the "Internet Research Agency Indictment," Robert S. Mueller III intricately documents a pivotal moment in contemporary political history, focusing on the multifaceted operations of a Russian-based organization aimed at manipulating social media and influencing the American electoral process. Through a meticulous blend of legal analysis and narrative clarity, Mueller presents a compelling ... Read more

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In the "Internet Research Agency Indictment," Robert S. Mueller III intricately documents a pivotal moment in contemporary political history, focusing on the multifaceted operations of a Russian-based organization aimed at manipulating social media and influencing the American electoral process. Through a meticulous blend of legal analysis and narrative clarity, Mueller presents a compelling
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The American Revolution of 1800

How Jefferson Rescued Democracy from Tyranny and Faction—and What This Means Today

by Dan Sisson, Thom Hartmann ...

An insightful assessment of Jefferson's defeat of Adams in the 1800 election, and how it represented a blow against elitism and authoritarianism.In this brilliant historical classic, Dan Sisson provides the definitive window into key concepts that have formed the backdrop of our democracy: the nature of revolution, stewardship of power, liberty, and the ever-present danger of factions and tyranny. ... Read more

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An insightful assessment of Jefferson's defeat of Adams in the 1800 election, and how it represented a blow against elitism and authoritarianism.In this brilliant historical classic, Dan Sisson provides the definitive window into key concepts that have formed the backdrop of our democracy: the nature of revolution, stewardship of power, liberty, and the ever-present danger of factions and tyranny.
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Jefferson's Second Revolution

The Election Crisis of 1800 and the Triumph of Republicanism

by Susan Dunn ...

An "excellent" history of the tumultuous early years of American government, and a constitutional crisis sparked by the Electoral College ( Booklist).In the election of 1800, Federalist incumbent John Adams, and the elitism he represented, faced Republican Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson defeated Adams but, through a quirk in Electoral College balloting, tied with his own running mate, Aaron Burr. A ... Read more

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An "excellent" history of the tumultuous early years of American government, and a constitutional crisis sparked by the Electoral College ( Booklist).In the election of 1800, Federalist incumbent John Adams, and the elitism he represented, faced Republican Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson defeated Adams but, through a quirk in Electoral College balloting, tied with his own running mate, Aaron Burr. A
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Down for the Count

Dirty Elections and the Rotten History of Democracy in America

by Andrew Gumbel ...

The updated edition of Steal This Vote—a rollicking history of US voter suppression and fraud from Jacksonian democracy to Citizens United and beyond.In Down for the Count, award-winning journalist Andrew Gumbel explores the tawdry history of elections in the United States. From Jim Crow to Tammany Hall to the Bush v. Gore Florida recount, it is a chronicle of votes bought, stolen, suppressed, ... Read more

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The updated edition of Steal This Vote—a rollicking history of US voter suppression and fraud from Jacksonian democracy to Citizens United and beyond.In Down for the Count, award-winning journalist Andrew Gumbel explores the tawdry history of elections in the United States. From Jim Crow to Tammany Hall to the Bush v. Gore Florida recount, it is a chronicle of votes bought, stolen, suppressed,
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Creatures of Politics

Media, Message, and the American Presidency

by Michael Lempert, Michael Silverstein ...

This analysis of campaign messaging and image-making is "a fascinating read and an illuminating look into the complex realm of political rhetoric" ( Publishers Weekly).It's a common complaint that a presidential candidate's style matters more than substance and that the issues have been eclipsed by mass-media-fueled obsession with a candidate's every slip, gaffe, and peccadillo. This book explores ... Read more

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This analysis of campaign messaging and image-making is "a fascinating read and an illuminating look into the complex realm of political rhetoric" ( Publishers Weekly).It's a common complaint that a presidential candidate's style matters more than substance and that the issues have been eclipsed by mass-media-fueled obsession with a candidate's every slip, gaffe, and peccadillo. This book explores
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What This Comedian Said Will Shock You

by Bill Maher ...

The hilarious and controversial host of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher has written his funniest, most opinionated, and most necessary book ever—a brilliantly astute and acerbically funny vivisection of American life, politics, and culture.Some of the smartest commentary about what’s happening in America is coming from a comedian—this comedian being Bill Maher. If you want to understand what’s ... Read more

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The hilarious and controversial host of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher has written his funniest, most opinionated, and most necessary book ever—a brilliantly astute and acerbically funny vivisection of American life, politics, and culture.Some of the smartest commentary about what’s happening in America is coming from a comedian—this comedian being Bill Maher. If you want to understand what’s
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The Neglected Voter

White Men and the Democratic Dilemma

by David Paul Kuhn ...

In the 1960s, the Republican Party began to win over a crucial demographic: white male voters. Presidential politics was transformed for a generation.David Paul Kuhn explains this fundamental fact behind the rise of the Republicans and the decline of the Democrats, and reminds the political left that midterm victories (1986, 2006) do not always equal sustainable success. In revealing, lucid prose, ... Read more

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In the 1960s, the Republican Party began to win over a crucial demographic: white male voters. Presidential politics was transformed for a generation.David Paul Kuhn explains this fundamental fact behind the rise of the Republicans and the decline of the Democrats, and reminds the political left that midterm victories (1986, 2006) do not always equal sustainable success. In revealing, lucid prose,
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Checkmate

How the BJP Won and Lost Maharashtra

by Sudhir Suryawanshi ...

On 28 November 2019, Uddhav Thackeray, the Shiv Sena chief, was sworn in as the eighteenth chief minister of Maharashtra. This event marked the culmination of a high-voltage political drama that had the entire nation glued to their television sets for days on end. With no party being able to claim a majority in the assembly, President's Rule was imposed in the state. This book takes its readers ... Read more

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On 28 November 2019, Uddhav Thackeray, the Shiv Sena chief, was sworn in as the eighteenth chief minister of Maharashtra. This event marked the culmination of a high-voltage political drama that had the entire nation glued to their television sets for days on end. With no party being able to claim a majority in the assembly, President's Rule was imposed in the state. This book takes its readers
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The Bitter End

The 2020 Presidential Campaign and the Challenge to American Democracy

by John Sides, Chris Tausanovitch, Lynn Vavreck ...

What an intensely divisive election portends for American politicsThe year 2020 was a tumultuous time in American politics. It brought a global pandemic, protests for racial justice, and a razor-thin presidential election outcome. It culminated in an attack on the U.S. Capitol that attempted to deny Joe Biden’s victory. The Bitter End explores the long-term trends and short-term shocks that shaped ... Read more

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What an intensely divisive election portends for American politicsThe year 2020 was a tumultuous time in American politics. It brought a global pandemic, protests for racial justice, and a razor-thin presidential election outcome. It culminated in an attack on the U.S. Capitol that attempted to deny Joe Biden’s victory. The Bitter End explores the long-term trends and short-term shocks that shaped
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Making the Presidency

John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic

by Lindsay M. Chervinsky ...

An authoritative account of the second president of the United States that shows how John Adams's leadership and legacy defined the office for those who followed and ensured the survival of the American republic. The United States of 1797 faced enormous challenges, provoked by enemies foreign and domestic. The father of the new nation, George Washington, left his vice president, John Adams, with ... Read more

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An authoritative account of the second president of the United States that shows how John Adams's leadership and legacy defined the office for those who followed and ensured the survival of the American republic. The United States of 1797 faced enormous challenges, provoked by enemies foreign and domestic. The father of the new nation, George Washington, left his vice president, John Adams, with
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An Uncivil War

Taking Back Our Democracy in an Age of Trumpian Disinformation and Thunderdome Politics

by Greg Sargent ...

How we got here, how to fix it: "One of the sharpest-eyed observers of contemporary American politics . . . exposes the dismal roots of our current moment." —Daniel Ziblatt, New York Times–bestselling coauthor of How Democracies DieIn An Uncivil War, the Washington Post's Greg Sargent sounds an urgent alarm about the deeper roots of our democratic backsliding—and how to turn things around before ... Read more

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How we got here, how to fix it: "One of the sharpest-eyed observers of contemporary American politics . . . exposes the dismal roots of our current moment." —Daniel Ziblatt, New York Times–bestselling coauthor of How Democracies DieIn An Uncivil War, the Washington Post's Greg Sargent sounds an urgent alarm about the deeper roots of our democratic backsliding—and how to turn things around before
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What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don't

A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues That Matter

by Jessamyn Conrad ...

This “intelligent nonpartisan guide” sheds light on the murky world of politics and the perennial issues that affect our everyday lives (Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin).In a world of sound bites, deliberate misinformation, and a political scene colored by the blue versus red partisan divide, how does the average American find a reliable source of information that’s free of ... Read more

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This “intelligent nonpartisan guide” sheds light on the murky world of politics and the perennial issues that affect our everyday lives (Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin).In a world of sound bites, deliberate misinformation, and a political scene colored by the blue versus red partisan divide, how does the average American find a reliable source of information that’s free of
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Dark Money

The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right

by Jane Mayer ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • Who are the immensely wealthy right-wing ideologues shaping the fate of America today? From the bestselling author of The Dark Side comes an electrifying work of investigative journalism that uncovers the agenda of this powerful group.“Revelatory. . . . Persuasive, timely and necessary.” —The New York Times**In her new ... Read more

$9.99 USD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • Who are the immensely wealthy right-wing ideologues shaping the fate of America today? From the bestselling author of The Dark Side comes an electrifying work of investigative journalism that uncovers the agenda of this powerful group.“Revelatory. . . . Persuasive, timely and necessary.” —The New York Times**In her new
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American Breakdown

The Trump Years and How They Befell Us

by David Bromwich ...

How Trump got to the Oval Office—and how both parties and the mainstream media are keeping him thereDonald Trump’s residency in the White House is not an accident of American history, and it can’t be blamed on a single cause. In American Breakdown, David Bromwich provides an essential analysis of the forces in play beneath the surface of our political system. His portraits of political leaders and ... Read more

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How Trump got to the Oval Office—and how both parties and the mainstream media are keeping him thereDonald Trump’s residency in the White House is not an accident of American history, and it can’t be blamed on a single cause. In American Breakdown, David Bromwich provides an essential analysis of the forces in play beneath the surface of our political system. His portraits of political leaders and
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A More Perfect Party

The Night Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll Reshaped Politics

by Juanita Tolliver ...

**Winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work/Nonfiction"A beautifully written political-social page turner" (Joy-Ann Reid) about the legendary party hosted by Diahann Carroll for Shirley Chisholm's 1972 presidential campaign, which changed the playing field for Black women in politics.**In 1972, New York Representative Shirley Chisholm broke the ice in American politics when she ... Read more

$14.99 USD

**Winner of the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work/Nonfiction"A beautifully written political-social page turner" (Joy-Ann Reid) about the legendary party hosted by Diahann Carroll for Shirley Chisholm's 1972 presidential campaign, which changed the playing field for Black women in politics.**In 1972, New York Representative Shirley Chisholm broke the ice in American politics when she
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Mindf*ck

Cambridge Analytica and the Plot to Break America

by Christopher Wylie ...

For the first time, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower tells the inside story of the data mining and psychological manipulation behind the election of Donald Trump and the Brexit referendum, connecting Facebook, WikiLeaks, Russian intelligence, and international hackers.“Mindf*ck demonstrates how digital influence operations, when they converged with the nasty business of politics, managed to ... Read more

$4.99 USD

For the first time, the Cambridge Analytica whistleblower tells the inside story of the data mining and psychological manipulation behind the election of Donald Trump and the Brexit referendum, connecting Facebook, WikiLeaks, Russian intelligence, and international hackers.“Mindf*ck demonstrates how digital influence operations, when they converged with the nasty business of politics, managed to
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Una lección para todas

Aciertos y errores de tres mujeres en campaña

by Katia D´Arrtigues ...

¿Qué hay que hacer para que a las mujeres se les haga más fácil llegar al poder? ¿A qué se enfrentarán durante ese camino y cómo deben prepararse? Éstas y otras preguntas son respondidas por tres destacadas mexicanas que buscaron la Presidencia de México.A través de entrevistas realizadas por la periodista Katia D'Artigues, Patricia Mercado, Cecilia Soto y Josefina Vázquez Mota no sólo comparten ... Read more

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¿Qué hay que hacer para que a las mujeres se les haga más fácil llegar al poder? ¿A qué se enfrentarán durante ese camino y cómo deben prepararse? Éstas y otras preguntas son respondidas por tres destacadas mexicanas que buscaron la Presidencia de México.A través de entrevistas realizadas por la periodista Katia D'Artigues, Patricia Mercado, Cecilia Soto y Josefina Vázquez Mota no sólo comparten
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Party Politics in Japan

Political Chaos and Stalemate in the 21st Century

Edited by Ronald J. Hrebenar, Akira Nakamura ...

Series series Routledge Contemporary Japan Series
The Japanese political system is a parliamentary democracy and was the first western style government in Asia when the parliamentary system was adopted in the 1880s. It has a multiparty system, free elections, and a parliament that functions much the same way that any other democratic parliament functions, however for much of its existence the Japanese party system has been dominated by one party. ... Read more

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The Japanese political system is a parliamentary democracy and was the first western style government in Asia when the parliamentary system was adopted in the 1880s. It has a multiparty system, free elections, and a parliament that functions much the same way that any other democratic parliament functions, however for much of its existence the Japanese party system has been dominated by one party.
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Run Right

A Complete Election Playbook to Win

by Cliff Maloney, Joshua Lisec ...

A Patriot’s Guide to Organizing and Campaigning to WinWhy do candidates with wildly unpopular ideas keep winning? How do Left-wing ideologues turn fringe ideas into national laws? And why do they pull off victories even in communities where conservative values run deep? The answer is simple: The Left organizes.For decades, radicals have pushed tactics and trainings that turn volunteers into ... Read more

$16.99 USD

A Patriot’s Guide to Organizing and Campaigning to WinWhy do candidates with wildly unpopular ideas keep winning? How do Left-wing ideologues turn fringe ideas into national laws? And why do they pull off victories even in communities where conservative values run deep? The answer is simple: The Left organizes.For decades, radicals have pushed tactics and trainings that turn volunteers into
... Read more
Flipped

How Georgia Turned Purple and Broke the Monopoly on Republican Power

by Greg Bluestein ...

The untold story of the unlikely heroes, the cutthroat politics, and the cultural forces that turned a Deep South state purple—by a top reporter at The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionFlipped is the definitive account of how the election of Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff transformed Georgia from one of the staunchest Republican strongholds to the nation’s most watched battleground state—and ... Read more

$6.99 USD

The untold story of the unlikely heroes, the cutthroat politics, and the cultural forces that turned a Deep South state purple—by a top reporter at The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionFlipped is the definitive account of how the election of Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff transformed Georgia from one of the staunchest Republican strongholds to the nation’s most watched battleground state—and
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The Big Sort

Why the Clustering of Like-Minded American is Tearing Us Apart

by Bill Bishop ...

The award-winning journalist reveals the untold story of why America is so culturally and politically divided in this groundbreaking book.Armed with startling demographic data, Bill Bishop demonstrates how Americans have spent decades sorting themselves into alarmingly homogeneous communities—not by region or by state, but by city and neighborhood. With ever-increasing specificity, we choose the ... Read more

$8.99 USD

The award-winning journalist reveals the untold story of why America is so culturally and politically divided in this groundbreaking book.Armed with startling demographic data, Bill Bishop demonstrates how Americans have spent decades sorting themselves into alarmingly homogeneous communities—not by region or by state, but by city and neighborhood. With ever-increasing specificity, we choose the
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