The Shortest History of Democracy: 4,000 Years of Self-Government—A Retelling for Our Times

In The Shortest History of Democracy, political theorist John Keane journeys through the origins and evolution of democracy, spanning thousands of years from the beginnings of assembly democracy in Syria, Mesopotamia and Athens, to the current era of media-driven democracy. Throughout the book, Keane highlights the advantages and disadvantages of democracy, shedding light on its radical core idea: the belief that people can come together as equals to collaboratively shape their own destinies. 

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