Politics from A to Z
Great Wars, Inspiring Leaders, Major Revolutions, Current Policies, Big Ideas

Cross my heart, I would actually give this book only 3 stars. I’m giving it 4 because I feel it’s my own fault to read, as a soon-to-be lawyer, a politics book “for dummies”. It’s amazing, hence the 4 stars, but I knew pretty much every concept presented. It was well researched and an easy read. More......more

Having very little experience with politics, I was curious how I would like this book by Richard Ganis. I found it a very helpful book for the basics and would definitely recommend it as a reference since it reads like a dictionary for politics. Right from the beginning I found the conversation with......more

Not light reading This isn't really the type of book you read for pleasure or knowledge. More of a reference book, it was to cross references to enjoy, and way to lengthy on common knowledge while the areas where I feel I could have learned something were not descriptive enough.......more

Politics from A to Z is a very useful book for those starting to learn about politics, and those who already know politics. It covers a vast array of political theory, with pictures, facts, and general info. This book does a good job portraying information without bias. Richard Ganis does a stunning......more

There is some good information, but for something written so recently it really seems like there should be entries on populism and progressivism. In addition, there are things written that are misleading if not definitely false. For example, there was a bit on how Congress doesn't seem to check the......more