Uncovers the roots of the American political system: the development of colonial representative assemblies

Representative politics is in crisis. Trust in politicians is at an all-time low. Fewer people are voting or joining political parties, and our interest in parl

From a National Book Award winner: “A Short History of the United States may be brief, but it is wise, eloquent, and authoritative.” —Jon Meacham, Pulitze

DIVSince the end of the Cold War, the assumption among most political theorists has been that as nations develop economically, they will also become more democr

With a new epilogue on filibuster battles under the Biden administration THE CASE FOR ENDING THE FILIBUSTER "A truly excellent book… blistering and persuasive