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Book of Rule (The) : How the World is Governed

by D.K. Publishing
Book of Rule (The) : How the World is Governed - Thryft
Book of Rule (The) : How the World is Governed - Thryft

The world's governance made simple in 8 words.

The Book of Rule could be a good read for individuals interested in global politics. It provides a comprehensive overview of the structure and workings of governments worldwide. This book stands out due to its easy-to-understand language and use of illustrations that make it an accessible read for beginners. Readers would appreciate the book's broad coverage, from democracies to theocracies, including NATO, UN, and political structures within nations. Overall, the Book of Rule is an insightful, engaging, and educational read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Book of Rule (The) : How the World is Governed

by D.K. Publishing
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ISBN: 9780751364439
Authors: D.K. Publishing
Publisher: Dk publishing
Date of Publication: 2004-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Politics, History
Related Topics: Political Science, Government, History, Theory, Politics, World History
Goodreads rating: 4.35
(rated by 20 readers)

Description

Providing a clear, comprehensive and colorful guide to how the world is governed both in theory and practice, "The Book of Rule" examines the governments of all the world's nations -- from major powers to the newest developing countries, from democracies to dictatorships -- and shows exactly how power is exercised in each. In addition to profiling national governments, "The Book of Rule" also explains the general principles behind today's political systems and charts the evolution of governments from ancient times to the present.
 

The world's governance made simple in 8 words.

The Book of Rule could be a good read for individuals interested in global politics. It provides a comprehensive overview of the structure and workings of governments worldwide. This book stands out due to its easy-to-understand language and use of illustrations that make it an accessible read for beginners. Readers would appreciate the book's broad coverage, from democracies to theocracies, including NATO, UN, and political structures within nations. Overall, the Book of Rule is an insightful, engaging, and educational read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.