How Democracies Die, Crown, Democracy For Sale Peter Geoghegan 3 Books Set
by Steven Levitsky, Daniel Ziblatt, Robert Lacey, David Runciman Publisher: Blink Publishing / Profile Books
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9789124197520
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How Democracies Die: What History Reveals About Our Future
Two Harvard professors of government, Levitsky and Ziblatt turn to the histories of countries where democracy has fallen foul of dictatorial regimes, such as Pinochets in Chile or Erdo?ans in Turkey, to identify the warning signs in Trumps USA.
The Crown: The Official History Behind the Hit NETFLIX Series: Political Scandal, Personal Struggle and the Years that Defined Elizabeth II, 1956-1977
In this incredible companion to the second and third seasons of Netflix's acclaimed series The Crown, renowned biographer and the show's historical consultant Robert Lacey takes us through the real history that inspired the drama. Covering two tumultuous decades in the reign of Elizabeth II, Lacey looks at the key social, political and personal moments and the effect they had not only on the royal family, but also on the world around them. From the Suez Canal Crisis and the US/Russia space race to the Duke of Windsor's collaboration with Hitler and the rumoured issues with the royal marriage, the book will provide a fascinating insight into the two decades that the show covers, revealing the truth behind the fiction on-screen.
Democracy For Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics
Democracy is in crisis, and unaccountable and untraceable flows of money are helping to destroy it.This is the story of how money, vested interests and digital skulduggery are eroding trust in democracy. Antiquated electoral laws are broken with impunity, secretive lobbying is bending our politics out of shape and Silicon Valley tech giants collude in selling out democracy. Politicians lie gleefully, making wild claims that can be shared instantly with millions on social media.Peter Geoghegan is a diligent, brilliant guide through the shadowy world of dark money and digital disinformation stretching from Westminster to Washington, and far beyond.
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