The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
Introduction Few books have shaped the modern world as profoundly as Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations. First published in 1776, the same year as the American Declaration of Independence, this monumental work laid the intellectual foundations of capitalism as an economic system driven by…
Xenophon’s Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War
Introduction Few figures in ancient history have captured the imagination of political thinkers quite like Cyrus the great. In Xenophon’s Cyrus the Great: The Arts of Leadership and War, the Greek historian and soldier Xenophon offers more than a biography—he presents a vivid exploration of…
The Republic by Plato
A Complete Summary of the Republic Introduction: Understanding the Republic Plato’s Republic is one of the most influential philosophical works ever written, shaping how generations have thought about justice, politics, morality, and human nature. More than just a book about government, the republic is a…
Democracy Is Overrated: Why Most People Don’t Actually Want to Govern
Hey everybody, this is M! Let's talk about democracy! Democracy Is Overrated: Why Most People Don’t Actually Want to Govern Democracy is a system of government in which political power is derived from the people. The term comes from the Greek dēmos (people) and kratos…
