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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Arguments before the Committee on Patents of the House of Representatives, on H. R. 11943, to Amend Title 60, Chapter 3, of the Revised Statutes of the United States Relating to Copyrights May 2, 1906.
Stakeholders fight over the future of music in America, debating how copyright laws should either fuel artistic creation or enable public access to melodies.
By United States. Congress. House. Committee on Patents
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
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
The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Part 4 of 4
Discover a past society's compelling arguments about humanity against enslavement.
By American Anti-Slavery Society
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
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
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
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
Address of Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, delivered at Boston, Mass., Saturday, April 27, 1912
In a powerful speech, a former president rallies the people to fight for change and social justice, challenging established political forces and calling for a revitalized democracy.
By Theodore Roosevelt
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
War Taxation: Some Comments and Letters
Read how one man dissects America's tax policies during war time, highlighting the intricate dance between government needs, economic stability, and the responsibility of the wealthy.
By Otto H. Kahn
The Thunders of Silence
An outspoken congressman's powerful voice is silenced by a nation at war, leading to his devastating downfall.
By Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb
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