--- product_id: 49626734 title: "The Politics Book" price: "FREE" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/49626734-the-politics-book store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # The Politics Book **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Politics Book - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/49626734-the-politics-book) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Learn about how the world of government and power works in The Politics Book . Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Politics in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Politics Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Politics, with: - More than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of political thought - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Politics Book is a captivating introduction to the world's greatest thinkers and their political big ideas that continue to shape our lives today, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Delve into the development of long-running themes, like attitudes to democracy and violence, developed by thinkers from Confucius in ancient China to Mahatma Gandhi in 20th-century India, all through exciting text and bold graphics. Your Politics Questions, Simply Explained This engaging overview explores the big political ideas such as capitalism, communism, and fascism, exploring their beginnings and social contexts - and the political thinkers who have made significant contributions. If you thought it was difficult to learn about governing bodies and affairs, The Politics Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about the ideas of ancient and medieval philosophers and statesmen, as well as the key personalities of the 16th to the 21st centuries that have shaped political thinking, policy, and statecraft. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Politics Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand. Review: Excellent book - politics for beginners - Age 71, living in increasingly complex times, I felt a need to understand the basics of politics. This is just the right book. In plain language, with an excellent glossary, the author takes you through the history and major players. Useful timelines in each section shows influences before and after. This is fascinating reading. I am starting to understand different view points, so the news is starting to make more sense. This is not a dry text- there are plenty of illustrations and cartoons clarifying the text. I recommend this to anyone new to politics and anyone who loves history. Review: excellent - This book gives a very broad overview of political philosophy in a clear and understandable manner. Definitely recommended for anyone interested in this subject matter. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 183,194 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 5,131 in Philosophy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,613 Reviews | ## Images ![The Politics Book - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81o791tFXeS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book - politics for beginners *by M***E on 22 July 2024* Age 71, living in increasingly complex times, I felt a need to understand the basics of politics. This is just the right book. In plain language, with an excellent glossary, the author takes you through the history and major players. Useful timelines in each section shows influences before and after. This is fascinating reading. I am starting to understand different view points, so the news is starting to make more sense. This is not a dry text- there are plenty of illustrations and cartoons clarifying the text. I recommend this to anyone new to politics and anyone who loves history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ excellent *by J***Y on 16 December 2023* This book gives a very broad overview of political philosophy in a clear and understandable manner. Definitely recommended for anyone interested in this subject matter. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a great introductory book to politics in general - upon reading ... *by F***R on 27 December 2014* 'The Politics Book', by Paul Kelly, is a graphical depiction of politics right from Confucius and Mozi to the modern day. Typically a two-page spread is dedicated to a particular politician/philosopher and his political philosophy, with key quotes and literary works from the respective minds laid out clearly. All the information provided is concise, succinct and does a flawless job of summarising the politics involved. This is a great introductory book to politics in general - upon reading the book I can say I have gained a good general understanding of many political thinkers, from Hobbes and Burke to Marx and Trotsky. In short, I would highly recommend 'The Politics Book'. ## Frequently Bought Together - Politics Book ( Big Ideas) - The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/49626734-the-politics-book](https://www.desertcart.at/products/49626734-the-politics-book) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-09-19*