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title: "On Politics: A History of Political Thought: From Herodotus to the Present"
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# 4.6/5 rating from 149 reviews One-volume comprehensive history Covers political thought from ancient to modern On Politics: A History of Political Thought: From Herodotus to the Present

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## Key Features

- • **Portable Intellectual Powerhouse:** Lightweight paperback format means you can carry centuries of wisdom anywhere.
- • **Perfect for the Ambitious Professional:** Equip yourself with essential political philosophy knowledge to lead smarter conversations.
- • **Master the Evolution of Political Thought:** Dive into a single paperback that spans from Herodotus to today’s thinkers.
- • **Trusted by Thought Leaders and History Buffs:** Join thousands who rated it 4.6 stars for clarity and depth.
- • **Readable Like a Novel, Insightful Like a Scholar:** Engage with complex ideas presented in an accessible, compelling narrative.

## Overview

On Politics: A History of Political Thought is a highly readable, one-volume paperback that traces the development of Western political philosophy from ancient times to the present. Published by Liveright in 2020, it has earned a 4.6-star rating from 149 readers, making it an essential resource for professionals seeking a deep yet accessible understanding of political ideas.

## Description

Finally in a one-volume paperback edition, On Politics is one of the most ambitious and hugely readable histories of political philosophy in nearly a century.

Review: Excellent and very readable overview of the history of western political thought - It reads almost like a novel. Essential ideas are skilfully articulated. I can thoroughly recommend it to anyone seeking to grasp the core ideas of western political thought.
Review: The book On Politics is unreadable - The parcel arrived damaged it was soaking wet

## Features

- Binding: paperback
- Language: english
- Manufacturer: Liveright Publishing Corporation
- Brand: LIVERIGHT
- Publication date: 2020-10-27T00:00:01Z

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #409,629 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #118 in Political Ideologies & Doctrines #164 in Historiography #262 in Political Science |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 150 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent and very readable overview of the history of western political thought
*by T***R on 21 March 2015*

It reads almost like a novel. Essential ideas are skilfully articulated. I can thoroughly recommend it to anyone seeking to grasp the core ideas of western political thought.

### ⭐ The book On Politics is unreadable
*by A***R on 12 September 2019*

The parcel arrived damaged it was soaking wet

### ⭐⭐⭐ libro di studio per mia figlia
*by V***O on 19 January 2017*

Era un libro introvabile nella mia città, ma con Amazon ho risolto il problema. Di più non posso proprio dire.

## Frequently Bought Together

- On Politics: A History of Political Thought: From Herodotus to the Present
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- Great Political Theories V.2: A Comprehensive Selection of the Crucial Ideas in Political Philosophy from the French Revolution to Modern Times (Harper Perennial Modern Thought)

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