European Thought

Modern conservatism was born in the crisis of the French Revolution that sought to overturn Christianity, monarchy, tradition, and a trust in experience rather than reason. In the name of reason and progress, the French Revolution led to the guillotine, the dictatorship of Napoleon Bonaparte, and a decade of continental war. Today Western Civilization is again in crisis, with an ever-widening progressive campaign against religion, tradition, and ordered liberty.

The classic introduction to economic thought, now updated in time for the publication of New Ideas from Dead CEOs This entertaining and accessible introduction to the great economic thinkers throughout history? Adam Smith, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, and more?shows how...

The definitive history of the self-destruction of the autocratic Romanov dynasty. “Filled with revelations and fresh insights and rich with observations.” —The Wall Street Journal In 1917, Imperial Russia faced a series of overlapping crises, from war to social unrest, that culminated in...

A major new book by New York Times bestselling author and geopolitical forecaster George Friedman (The Next 100 Years), with a bold thesis about coming events in Europe. This provocative work examines “flashpoints,” unique geopolitical hot spots where tensions have erupted throughout...

What does freedom mean after the prison doors have opened? Romania Beyond the Past is a powerful philosophical and political essay on communism, post-communist disillusionment, and the difficult passage from servitude to freedom. Mihai Gheorghiu begins from Romania’s traumatic twentieth-century experience and from the unfulfilled promise of December 1989. The fall of communism, he argues, did not automatically create free people, free institutions, or a truly free society. Political liberation may open the door, but inner liberation, moral responsibility, and the recovery of historical ...

The original and still essential guide to vegetarian eating and a healthy diet. Over 50,000 paperback copies of this, the original "Food for Thought", have been sold in the UK alone. Dr Vernon Coleman gives simple guidelines for healthy eating, provides the scientific evidence proving that meat causes cancer, offers easy to follow slimming tips and lists 101 superfoods that can improve your health. (Dr Coleman was the first doctor to write warning about the link between meat and cancer.) Dr Coleman also explains which other foods are associated with diseases. The contents include: ...

Step into a cultural awakening as post-plague Florence ignites a stunning revolution in European history and art. Perfect for an educational walk, this immersive narrative transports you directly into the bustling workshops and opulent courts of the Mediterranean. Experience the breathtaking...

What if the story of slavery as we know it… was reversed? The White Cargo is a bold and haunting work of speculative fiction that reimagines the Atlantic slave trade through a completely flipped lens. Told across dual timelines, the novel follows Elias Monroe — a man enslaved in a world where Europeans are the ones in chains — and his modern-day descendant, Caleb, who uncovers a buried truth that challenges everything he thought he knew about history, identity, and justice. As Caleb dives deeper into Elias’s hidden journal, past and present begin to collide — exposing a legacy of ...

Step into the intellectual history of the Age of Reason, where radical philosophy dismantled monarchs to spark democracy. Perfect for a stimulating morning commute or an afternoon of deep focus, this thought-provoking journey transports you directly into the bustling coffeehouses and salons of...

Thinkers and Dreamers invites listeners to relive the lives of remarkable individuals, tracing their journeys from childhood and everyday experiences to the heights of genius. At the heart of the book lies a fundamental question: How does an individual become a catalyst for social progress? The answer unfolds through the stories of these thinkers and dreamers. It is found not only in their discoveries, but in their sacrifices: the courage to devote one’s life to an ideal. Beyond compelling narratives, the book reveals the pivotal decisions that reshaped history.

Discover the intellectual history and radical philosophy that dismantled absolute power and birthed the modern mind. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute, this immersive deep dive transports you to a Europe scarred by religious wars and ruled by tyrants. Watch as a rebellious...

Master existentialism and phenomenology to understand the modern world without the academic intimidation. Whether you are seeking intellectual growth on your morning commute or enjoying a quiet evening of contemplative reflection, this accessible guide transforms abstract theories into gripping...