This book is an in-depth study of the English government during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I (1558–1603). Conyers Read discusses the structure of state administration, the role of royal advisors, domestic and foreign policy, palace dynamics, and the various challenges faced by England in the Elizabethan era. This work is an important reference for understanding political developments, the s…
This book is a collection of scholarly essays on Simon de Montfort and the baronial reform movement in thirteenth-century England. Through a study of political history, civil war, and the dynamics of power between the nobility and the crown, R. F. Treharne explains Simon de Montfort's central role in the formation of representative institutions that became the precursors of the modern parliamen…
This biography by Melvin I. Urofsky examines the life and judicial philosophy of Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis, one of the most influential figures in the American Progressive movement. The book explores Brandeis’s legal career, his advocacy for social and economic reform, and his lasting contributions to civil liberties, privacy rights, and democratic governance. Edited by Oscar Ha…
This book presents a selected collection of Thomas Jefferson’s writings on democracy, compiled and arranged by Saul K. Padover. It highlights Jefferson’s fundamental ideas on liberty, government, education, and the rights of citizens. The volume provides readers with an accessible overview of Jefferson’s political philosophy and his enduring influence on American democratic thought.
This volume presents a curated selection of the major public addresses delivered by President Franklin D. Roosevelt between 1932 and 1945. Edited by Ben D. Zevin, the book includes speeches that shaped American policy during the Great Depression, the New Deal era, and World War II. Through these addresses, Roosevelt communicates his political vision, leadership style, and the historical challen…
The book provides a readable and provocative study of the American presidency, explaining the ten dramatic roles of the President of the United States. Clinton Rossiter examines the president’s functions as head of state, chief executive, leader of foreign policy, commander-in-chief, chief legislator, party leader, and national voice. The work gives readers a clear understanding of presidenti…
Roosevelt and Hopkins: An Intimate History is Robert E. Sherwood’s detailed narrative of the partnership between President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his closest advisor, Harry Hopkins. Volume 1, The Men Who Shaped Our Lives, explores their personal relationship, political collaboration, and influence on major events during the Great Depression and World War II. Drawing from personal documents…
“John Kennedy: A Political Profile” presents an insightful early biography of John F. Kennedy written by historian James MacGregor Burns. The book explores Kennedy’s upbringing, education, military service, and early political career, tracing his rise from congressman to national prominence before becoming President of the United States. Burns examines Kennedy’s character, leadership st…
This book provides a concise overview of English history in the 16th century, an important period marked by the English Reformation, the reign of the Tudor dynasty, political turmoil, and major social changes. G. W. O. Woodward presents descriptions of key figures such as Henry VIII, Mary I, and Elizabeth I, as well as the socio-economic dynamics that shaped English society at that time. This b…
Modern European Governments: Cases in Comparative Policy Making, edited by Roy C. Macridis, presents a series of analytical case studies examining the structures, processes, and outcomes of public policy across selected European countries. The book highlights the diversity of governmental systems and illustrates how political institutions, social forces, and historical contexts influence policy…