These fascinating books trace the history and development of some of the great political movements and economic forces which still dominate in the 21st century. Expert authors explore the backgrounds to these ideas, defining them in simple terms. Biographical and quotation panels give the details and the words of the personalities who turned these ideas into mass movements. This book traces the story of democracy from its roots in ancient Greece to the sophisticated forms it takes today. It discusses whether, following the collapse of communism, democracy will become the dominant form of government.

 

This book features in the following series: Ideas Of the Modern Worl, Ideas Of the Modern World .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Hachette Children's Group .

Nathaniel Harris is a children's editor and author specialising in ancient history.