Books about politics feature a wide array of works focused on studying and discussing political systems, theories, and practices. It includes books that analyze the intricacies of government structures, electoral processes, policy-making, and political ideologies. Readers can explore democracy, authoritarianism, international relations, public administration, and political philosophy. The collection also delves into contemporary political issues, debates, and movements, providing insights into both historical contexts and current events. Whether through in-depth research, biographies of political figures, or critical essays, these works offer a comprehensive understanding of the forces that shape our world. Here are our books about politics.
Forthcoming April 21, 2026 Jeremy D. Popkin’s The First Emancipation reveals how revolutionary ideals of freedom and equality were tested against the institution of slavery, exposing both the triumphs and contradictions of the era. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous scholarship, Popkin traces the struggle that led to France’s groundbreaking 1794 abolition and the tragic reversal that followed.
Amitav Acharya delves into five thousand years of global history to demonstrate that world order has long existed beyond the West’s dominance in his book, The Once and Future World Order. He argues that the retreat of the West opens the door for a fairer, more cooperative global structure where non-Western nations gain greater influence and prosperity.
November 4, 1952, changed American elections forever, as newfangled “electronic brains” made their television debut to predict the winner from early returns. In Predicting the Winner, Ira Chinoy reveals how this pioneering moment sparked our fascination with election data and set the stage for today’s digital political landscape.
When Washington Burned | The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation’s Rise from the Ashes by Robert P. Watson looks deeper into the dark day in American history when the country’s capital fell to the British. The book narrates and examines the British campaign and American missteps that led to the fall of Washington during the War of 1812.
Victims of the Cultural Revolution | Testimonies of China’s Tragedy by Wang Youqin details with individual accounts, the horror the of the Cultural Revolution against the citizens of China. Documenting the deaths of over six hundred individuals, Victims of the Cultural Revolution calls on us to remember the evil ideological fanaticism wreaks and pays tribute to all those who suffered.
The Oswalds | An Untold Account of Marina and Lee by Paul R. Gregory recounts the friendship that the author had, sixty years ago, with Lee Harvey Oswald and his wife, Marina, prior to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. As a scholar and skilled researcher, Gregory debunks the vast array of assassination conspiracy theories by demonstrating that Lee Harvey Oswald did it and did it alone—that the Oswald he once called a friend had the motive, the intelligence, and the means to commit one of the most shocking crimes in American history.
The Fight of Our Lives | My Time with Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s Battle for Democracy and What it Means for the World by Iuliia Mendel is the author’s first-hand account of her role as Press Secretary for Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Throughout this story of Zelenskyy, Ukraine, and its extraordinary people, Iuliia Mendel reminds us of the paramount importance of truth and human values, especially in these darkest of times.
The Only Woman in the Room | Golda Meir and Her Path to Power by Pnina Lahav tells the story of the fascinating life of Golda Meir, the first and only female Prime Minister of Israel. Exploring the tensions between Meir’s personal and political identities, The Only Woman in the Room, provides a groundbreaking new account of Meir’s life while also illuminating the difficulties all women face as they try to ascend in male-dominated fields.
China Coup | The Great Leap to Freedom by Roger Garside looks into the possibility of change within the Chinese political structure. Garside argues that under Xi Jinping’s overconfident leadership, China is on a collision course with an America that is newly awakened out of complacency
Lost in the Cold War | The Story of Jack Downey, America’s Longest-Held POW by John T. Downey, Thomas J. Christensen, and Jack Lee Downey recounts the story of Jack Downey’s time as a prisoner in Cold War China. Downey’s lively and gripping memoir—written in secret late in life—interweaves horrors and deprivation with humor and the absurdities of captivity.
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Amitav Acharya
Esther Allen
Gerard Araud
Chris Bohjalian
Andrew Scott Cooper
Vincent Coppola
Eva Dou
Caldwell B., Esselstyn, Jr., M.D.
Bruce Falconer
Gillian Lipton
Sven Steinmo
Robert Suettinger
Tanzina Vega
Olajide Williams
Dalena Wright