The Rise of the Democracy

"The Rise of the Democracy" by Joseph Clayton is a historical exploration of how democracy grew in England. It follows the long journey from when kings had total control to when people had a say in their government through elected officials. The book tells the story of the English people’s fight for the right to rule themselves, touching on important moments such as the Magna Carta proving how through resistance to absolute power, democracy was constructed. It highlights how key people and movements helped form the idea of democracy. The start of the book looks at how England affected democratic movements worldwide. It discusses how the idea of elected representatives grew from centuries of fighting against unfair rule.