Jon Roper Bücher

Provides an overview of the early history of American politics from which the union of 13 colonies emerged to form a nation, with a new framework for government and a written constitution

Beginning with George Washington, this reference book provides an analysis of each of the men who have been President of the United States, their politics and personalities, and how each has shaped, and been shaped by, the role. Key facts about each president are presented in context with domestic and international events.

A vibrant introduction to the world's oldest democratic republic.

Focusing on the historical development of democracy, this guide aids students in understanding its complexities. Jon Roper explores both supportive arguments and criticisms of democracy, drawing from the writings of influential nineteenth-century politicians and philosophers in the U.S. and U.K. The text is designed to be accessible and informative, helping newcomers to the study of democracy navigate its foundational ideas and debates.

Originally published in 1989, a guide for students coming for the first time to the study of democracy, who often find it difficult to trace the developement of the idea and to place it in historical context. In this accesible and informative text, Jon Roper introduces the reader to arguments for and against criticisms of the concept of democracy. He does so through examination of the statements and writings of major nineteenth-century politicians and philosophers, in the United States and the United Kingdom.