Politics
Explore a rich collection of classic political literature, offering insights into the evolution of political thought and systems. This category features works from influential thinkers and leaders, providing perspectives on governance, democracy, and power dynamics. Discover timeless writings that have shaped political ideologies and continue to influence political dialogue today. Perfect for anyone interested in understanding the foundations and complexities of political landscapes.
The Declaration of Independence of the United States of America
A group of colonies declares its independence from Great Britain, citing grievances against the king and asserting its right to self-governance, based on the principles of equality, liberty, and democracy.
By Thomas Jefferson
Theologico-Political Treatise — Part 2
Dare to question everything you thought you knew about religion as a philosopher challenges the very foundation of miracles and biblical authorship.
By Benedictus de Spinoza
North American Free Trade Agreement, 1992 Oct. 7 Tariff Phasing Descriptions
** Discover how a groundbreaking agreement sought to reshape North American economies through trade cooperation, reduction of barriers, and the establishment of new legal frameworks.
By Canada
The Slave Trade, Domestic and Foreign Why It Exists, and How It May Be Extinguished
Discover a mid-19th century exploration into the depths of slavery, from American plantations to foreign lands, and the fight to end its cruel chains.
By Henry Charles Carey
The History of the Fabian Society
** Witness the fascinating story of a group of thinkers determined to reshape a nation's political landscape through the power of social reform.
By Edward R. (Edward Reynolds) Pease
An Englishman Looks at the World Being a Series of Unrestrained Remarks upon Contemporary Matters
Witness an Englishman’s unrestrained observations of a world racing toward modernity, grappling with technology, society, and the very essence of progress.
By H. G. Wells
Mabini's Decalogue for Filipinos
Discover ten powerful rules that ignited a nation's spirit, urging its people to fight for freedom, justice, and a unified identity.
By Apolinario Mabini
A reply to "The affectionate and Christian address of many thousands of women of Great Britain and Ireland, to their sisters, the women of the United States of America."
During a time of war and injustice, women on both sides of the Atlantic unite in a moral battle against slavery, igniting change with conviction and courage.
By Harriet Beecher Stowe
Mankind in the Making
Explore an early 20th-century vision for society's evolution, where improvements in future generations guide progress and reshape political thought.
By H. G. Wells
John Brown
Witness the gripping tale of a radical abolitionist who risked everything to shatter the chains of slavery, igniting a nation on the brink of civil war.
By W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt) Du Bois
The History of John Bull
Witness an era when a nation's identity was humorously tested through lawsuits, jealous rivals, and a gullible protagonist navigating the treacherous waters of politics.
By John Arbuthnot
The Magna Carta
A medieval charter signed by King John of England in 1215 establishes the principle that the king is not above the law, limits his power, and protects individual rights, shaping modern notions of justice, equality, and human rights.
By Anonymous
Letters from an Old Railway Official to His Son, a Division Superintendent
Read along as a railway official imparts his wisdom to his son, guiding him through the challenges and triumphs of becoming a division superintendent.
By Charles De Lano Hine
The Great Conspiracy, Complete
Discover the secret plots and hidden tensions that tore a nation apart in this gripping account of the events leading up to America's bloodiest conflict.
By John Alexander Logan
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln — Volume 4: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Witness a pivotal moment in American history as two political rivals battle over the nation's future, grappling with slavery and equality in a series of fiery debates.
By Abraham Lincoln
Burke
Discover the story of a controversial 18th-century political thinker, whose choices sparked both admiration and fierce criticism in an era of great political upheaval.
By John Morley
The Impending Crisis of the South: How to Meet It
A bold call for economic and moral change ignites when a writer challenges the very foundation of the South's reliance on slavery, risking everything to awaken a region to its self-imposed limitations.
By Hinton Rowan Helper
Memoirs of a revolutionist
Witness one man's journey from a life of privilege to becoming a champion, igniting a revolution against injustice and inequality.
By Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin
The Unexpurgated Case Against Woman Suffrage
Discover a controversial viewpoint from a bygone era, dissecting the arguments against granting women the right to vote and revealing the author's belief that suffrage is rooted in resentment rather than reason.
By Almroth Wright
Washington cover-up
A veteran journalist exposes the dangerous consequences of government secrecy, where hidden truths can bury justice and accountability.
By Clark R. (Clark Raymond) Mollenhoff