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

The transformation of Southern politics over the past fifty years has been one of the most significant developments in American political life. The emergence of

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