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The Shortest History of Democracy: 4,000 Years of Self-Government by John Keane Ladybird Read It Yourself helps childrenThe full chronological sweep of democracy, from the assemblies of ancient Mesopotamia and Athens to present perils around the globe. The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast paced read. This compact history unspools the tumultuous global story that began with democracys radical core idea: We can collaborate, as equals, to determine our own futures. Acclaimed political thinker John Keane traces how this