50 classics series

New from the award winning 50 Classics series the most influential ideas that shaped the political agenda are brought to life. From the great thinkers in political philosophy such as Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu and Machiavelli, to the practitioners of power and influence including Lincoln, Mao, Churchill, Kennedy, Gandhi, Thatcher and Mandela. Who came up with the term 'soft power'? What is the 'clash of civilizations'? Do we now live in a 'post- American world'? 50 Politics Classics provides answers, with 4 to 5 page commentaries on each title including representative quotes and author biographies. 50 Politics Classics provides the perfect entry point to the field to the books, speeches and pamphlets that really changed minds and changed the world in the process and provides balanced and objective treatment of the most influential ideas at a time of great political upheaval worldwide.

Economics drives the modern world and shapes our lives, but few of us feel we have time to engage with the breadth of ideas in the subject. 50 Economics Classics is a guide to two centuries of discussion of finance, capitalism and the global economy. From Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations to Thomas Piketty's bestseller Capital in the Twenty-First Century, here are the great reads, seminal ideas and famous texts clarified and illuminated for all.

"Discover how to make more money and make it work for you- and find out how creating wealth can lead to fulfilling your personal potential and gaining peace of mind. 50 prosperity classics provides a unique overview of the landmark titles on wealth creation and abundance"-- Back cover.