Publisher's Synopsis
This text guides readers through the reality of major democracy experiences. It examines various factors that come into play in creating democracy such as force, totalitarianism, law, and reason, and uses historical examples to illustrate the successes and failures of democracies such as England, France, India, Russia, Australia and more. It also explores the reasons for creating a democracy, encouraging students to learn from the mistakes of the past in order not to repeat them. The book concludes with the positive steps needed to make democracy happen.