This book provides a comprehensive overview of the decade-long French Revolution that transformed the modern world. Leading historian Leo Gershoy examines the causes, political dynamics, social conflicts, and key figures who shaped the course of the revolution. With insightful and accessible analysis, this work demonstrates how the French Revolution was not only a turning point in French histor…
This book examines the birth of the French Fourth Republic after the end of World War II. Maurice Edelman outlines the key events that led to the fall of the Vichy regime, the rise of the liberation movement, and the political dynamics that shaped the new governmental structure. Using the popular writing style typical of the "Penguin Special" series, this book provides a clear picture of the po…
The Crouching Future presents Roger Hilsman’s analytical forecast of the major trends shaping international politics and U.S. foreign policy in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Drawing on research from the Institute of War and Peace Studies at Columbia University, Hilsman explores global political changes after 1945, economic transformations, and the evolving challenges fa…
This is an in-depth biographical study of Jacques Mallet du Pan (1749–1800), an influential journalist and political writer in the period leading up to and during the French Revolution. Frances Acomb traces the development of his thought, his journalistic career, and his role in criticizing the revolutionary movement. Through a historical and analytical approach, the book illustrates how Mall…
The United States of Ambition offers a penetrating analysis of how American politicians rise to power and the systemic incentives that shape their behavior. Alan Ehrenhalt examines the evolution of political ambition in the United States, exploring how cultural changes, institutional reforms, and shifting public expectations have transformed the nature of public office. Through sharp commentary…
Homeland Insecurity examines how political decisions in Washington weakened the effectiveness of U.S. law enforcement and national security agencies, particularly the FBI. Drawing from their direct experience in counterterrorism, Terry D. Turchie and Kathleen M. Puckett reveal how partisan politics, bureaucratic changes, and misguided reforms undermined efforts to keep America safe. The authors…
“Muslim Extremism in Egypt: The Prophet and Pharaoh” provides a foundational analysis of the rise of radical Islamist movements in Egypt during the 1970s and early 1980s. Gilles Kepel explores the ideological roots, political context, and social dynamics that shaped militant groups, examining their interpretations of Islam, their confrontation with the Egyptian state, and the broader region…
Edward Mortimer's France and the Africans 1944–1960: A Political History examines the political relations between France and African countries from the late colonial period through decolonization. The book explores French policy toward its colonies, the dynamics of African internal politics, and the transition to independence. Mortimer provides a thorough analysis of the political negotiation…
This book presents a series of alternate historical scenarios that reimagine pivotal moments in modern American politics. Jeff Greenfield explores how small, often overlooked events—such as a driver’s mistake, a medical decision, or a brief moment of chance—could have profoundly changed the careers of prominent political figures like John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Geral…
Vincent Wright's The Government and Politics of France is an in-depth study of the political structure, system of government, and decision-making processes in modern France. It examines the relationship between the executive, legislative, and bureaucratic institutions, as well as the dynamics of post-1945 politics, including the roles of political parties, the presidency, and the state administ…