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  • Published: 22 August 2023
  • ISBN: 9781523004386
  • Imprint: Berrett-Koehler
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $45.00

The Hidden History of American Democracy

Rediscovering Humanity’s Ancient Way of Living



America’s most popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author Thom Hartmann paves the way to saving our democracy.

America’s most popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author Thom Hartmann paves the way to saving our democracy.

In this powerful, sweeping history and analysis of American democracy, Thom Hartmann shows how democracy is the one form of governance most likely to produce peace and happiness among people.

With the violent exception of the Civil War, American democracy resisted the pressure to disintegrate into factionalism for nearly two centuries, and now our very system of democratic elections is at stake. So how do we save our democracy?

Hartmann’s newest book in the celebrated Hidden History Series offers a clear call to action and a set of solutions with road maps for individuals and communities to follow to create a safer, more just society and a more equitable and prosperous economy.

  • Published: 22 August 2023
  • ISBN: 9781523004386
  • Imprint: Berrett-Koehler
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $45.00

About the author

Thom Hartmann

Thom Hartmann is an award-winning author on ecology, spirituality and personal and global transformation. He is also a futurist, a psychotherapist and a gifted speaker. Each year he tours the world conducting an intensive book signing, lecture and workshop tour that covers the US, Europe, Asia the Middle East and Australia..

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Praise for The Hidden History of American Democracy

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“Hartmann's take on our health care debacle is informative, fascinating, and hopefully useful.”
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Praise for The Hidden History of the Supreme Court and the Betrayal of America
"Hartmann delivers a full-throated indictment of the U.S. Supreme Court in this punchy polemic." 
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