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"What if you didn't have to read the 50 most important books on Politics to know the most important ideas? This is the thinking person's guide to the big political texts from across the centuries, from the original pioneers to the contemporary. With insightful commentary for each of the 50 books, key quotes and biographical information on the authors and a guide to further reading, 50 Politics Classics gives a unique overview of the political writings that shaped history and are still shaping minds today. From Abraham Lincoln to Nelson Mandela, and from Aristotle to George Orwell, 50 Politics Classics distils the essence of the books, pamphlets, and speeches of the major leaders and great thinkers that drive real-world change. Spanning 2,500 years, left and right, thinkers and doers, Tom Butler-Bowdon covers activists, war strategists, visionary leaders, economists, philosophers of freedom, feminists, conservatives and environmentalists, right up to contemporary leaders and thought leaders such as Barack Obama, Isobel Wilkerson and Michael Pillsbury. Whether you consider yourself to be conservative, liberal, socialist, or Marxist, this book gives you greater understanding of the key ideas that matter in our politically charged times."--

"Discover how to make more money and make it work for you- and find out how creating wealth can lead to fulfilling your personal potential and gaining peace of mind. 50 prosperity classics provides a unique overview of the landmark titles on wealth creation and abundance"-- Back cover

The newest deluxe edition in the bestselling Capstone Classics Series This ancient classic has had a make-over. In recent years these Capstone Classic deluxe editions have caught the book buying public's imagination. The volumes of international bestsellers such as Think and Grow Rich and The Art of War have quickly become the market leaders. Now Plato's best known work, one of the most intellectually and historically influential works of philosophy and political theory, has been brought to life in this luxury, hardback, keep-sake edition. This edition includes:Plato's plans for a perfect soci

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- An Introduction -- Enslavement -- Witness of history -- Business ventures and freedom -- Emerging abolitionist -- The Narrative -- Equiano the Christian -- Equiano and economics -- The Narrative's Impact -- Aftermath and Legacy -- Further Reading -- Note on the Text -- About Michael Taylor -- About Tom Butler-Bowdon -- The Interesting Narrative of Olaudah Equiano -- List of Subscribers -- Contents -- Volume I -- Chapter 1 -- Chapter 2 -- Chapter 3 -- Chapter 4 -- Chapter 5 -- Chapter 6 -- Volume II -- Chapter 7 -- Chapter 8 -- Chapter 9 -- Chapter 10 -- Chapter 11 -- Chapter 12 -- Explanatory Notes -- EULA.

Published in 1778, The Wealth of Nations was the first book on economics to catch the public's attention. It provides a recipe for national prosperity that has not been bettered since, based on small government and the freedom of citizens to act in their best interests. It reassuringly assumes no knowledge of its subject, and over 200 years on still provides valuable lessons on the fundamentals of economics. This deluxe, selected edition is a stylish keepsake from the Capstone Classics series. This edition includes:An abridged selection of all 5 books for the contemporary readerAn original com

The Handbook for Leaders The Prince is often regarded as the first true leadership book. It shocked contemporary readers with its ruthless call for fearless and effective action. With simple prose and straightforward logic, Machiavelli's guide still has the power to surprise and inform anyone hoping to make their way in the world. This keepsake edition includes an introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon, drawing out lessons for managers and business leaders, and showing how The Prince remains vital reading for anyone in the realm of business or politics

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- An Introduction -- The Writing of Utopia -- The Island of Utopia -- Utopia and the Real World -- More's Career Dilemma -- A Utopian in Tudor England -- More's Intention in Utopia -- Interpreting Utopia -- Uncovering More the Man -- The Legacy of Utopia -- A Note on the Translation -- References -- About Niall Kishtainy -- Contents -- Chapter I Letter: Thomas More to Peter Giles -- Chapter II Letter: Peter Giles to Jerome de Busleyden -- Chapter III Letter: Thomas More to Peter Giles -- Chapter IV "Utopia" -- Chapter V Book One -- Chapter VI Book Two -- Of Their Towns, Particularly Amaurot -- Of Their Magistrates -- Of Their Trades, And Manner of Life -- Of Their Social Relations -- Of The Travel of the Utopians -- Of Their Wealth -- Of Their Learning and Philosophies -- Of Their Learning -- Of Their Slaves -- Of Their Deaths -- Of Their Marriages -- Of Their Laws and Punishments -- Of Their Foreign Policies -- Of Their Military Discipline -- Of The Religions of the Utopians -- Of Their Commonwealth -- EULA.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Introduction -- Solomon Northup -- Life Pre-Slavery -- After Publication -- What Happened to Northup? -- Accuracy and Authorship -- Reception and Impact -- The Forgotten Phenomenon -- The Humanity of Rescuers -- Other Kidnapping Cases -- Northup's Popular Legacy -- Modern Slavery -- References -- About David Fiske -- About Tom Butler-Bowdon -- Twelve Years A Slave -- Editor's Preface -- Part I Narrative of Solomon Northup -- Chapter 1 -- Chapter 2 -- Chapter 3 -- Chapter 4 -- Chapter 5 -- Chapter 6 -- Chapter 7 -- Chapter 8 -- Chapter 9 -- Chapter 10 -- Chapter 11 -- Chapter 12 -- Chapter 13 -- Chapter 14 -- Chapter 15 -- Chapter 16 -- Chapter 17 -- Chapter 18 -- Chapter 19 -- Chapter 20 -- Chapter 21 -- Chapter 22 -- Roaring River -- Part II Appendix -- Appendix A -- CHAP. 375 -- Appendix B -- Memorial of Anne -- Appendix C -- EULA.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- An Introduction -- The Essays -- Personal over abstract -- My world, not the world -- Montaigne the philosopher -- Montaigne the social thinker -- Montaigne the political actor -- On time and history -- The Montaigne method -- Birth of the modern, skeptical self -- The necessity of doubt -- Conclusion -- Note on the translation -- Michel de Montaigne - Timeline -- Guide to the Chapters -- Book I -- On Idleness -- On Liars -- That the Way We See Good and Evil Depends Upon the Opinion We Have of Them -- To Study Philosophy Is to Learn How To Die -- On the Power of Imagination -- On Custom, and That We Should Not Easily Change an Established Law -- On the Education of Children -- On Friendship -- On Moderation -- On Cannibals -- On Solitude -- Book II -- On the Inconstancy of Our Actions -- Use Makes Perfect -- On Books -- On Cruelty -- On Giving the Lie -- On a Monstrous Child -- On Three Good Women -- Book III -- On Profit and Honesty -- On Repentance -- On Some Verses of Virgil -- On Coaches -- On the Art of Conversation -- On Vanity -- On Experience -- About Philippe Desan -- About Tom Butler-Bowdon -- Contents -- To the Reader -- Book I -- On Idleness -- On Liars -- That The Way We See Good and Evil Depends on The Opinion We Have of Them -- To Study Philosophy is to Learn How to Die -- On The Power of Imagination -- On Custom, and That We Should Not Easily Change an Established Law -- On The Education of Children -- On Friendship -- On Moderation -- On Cannibals -- On Solitude -- Book II -- On the Inconstancy of Our Actions -- Use Makes Perfect -- On Books -- On Cruelty -- On Giving the Lie -- On a Monstrous Child -- On Three Good Women -- Book III -- On Profit and Honesty -- On Repentance -- On Some Verses of Virgil -- On Coaches -- On the Art of Conversation -- On Vanity -- On Experience.

Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- An Introduction -- Who is Zarathustra? -- Nietzsche's Early Years -- Wandering Years -- Campaign Against Morality -- Darwinian Naturalism -- The Birth Of Zarathustra -- Publication -- Thus Spoke Zarathustra - Outline -- Part One -- Part Two -- Part Three -- Part Four -- Reception and Interpretation -- The Übermensch -- Zarathustra's New Philosophical System? -- Zarathustra's Ultimate Message -- Note on the Translation -- Friedrich Nietzsche -- About Dirk R. Johnson -- About Tom Butler-Bowdon -- Contents -- Thus Spoke Zarathustra -- Part One -- Zarathustra's Prologue -- 1. -- 2. -- 3. -- 4. -- 5. -- 6. -- 7. -- 8. -- 9. -- 10. -- Zarathustra's Discourses -- The Three Metamorphoses -- The Academic Chairs of Virtue -- Backworldsmen -- The Despisers of the Body -- Joys and Passions -- The Pale Criminal -- Reading and Writing -- The Tree on the Hill -- The Preachers of Death -- War And Warriors -- The New Idol -- The Flies in The Market-Place -- Chastity -- The Friend -- The Thousand and One Goals -- Neighbor-Love -- The Way of the Creating One -- Old and Young Women -- The Bite of the Adder -- Children and Marriage -- Voluntary Death -- The Bestowing Virtue -- 1. -- 2. -- 3. -- Part Two -- The Child With the Mirror -- In The Happy Isles -- The Compassionate -- The Priests -- The Virtuous -- The Rabble -- The Tarantulas -- The Famous Wise Ones -- The Night-Song -- The Dance-Song -- The Grave-Song -- Self-Surpassing -- The Sublime Ones -- The Land of Culture -- Immaculate Perception -- Scholars -- Poets -- Great Events -- The Soothsayer -- Redemption -- Manly Prudence -- The Stillest Hour -- Part Three -- The Wanderer -- The Vision and the Enigma -- 1. -- 2. -- Involuntary Bliss -- Before Sunrise -- The Bedwarfing Virtue -- 1. -- 2. -- 3. -- On The Olive-Mount -- On Passing-By -- The Apostates -- 1.