Notes on Democracy
sept 2025 · Distribuido por Simon and Schuster
Libro electrónico
218
Páginas
family_home
Apto
info
Acerca de este libro electrónico
Notes on Democracy by H. L. Mencken is a sharp, irreverent, and fearless dissection of democratic ideals from one of America’s most provocative minds. Written in the 1920s—yet stunningly relevant today—Mencken strips the romanticism from democracy and exposes its contradictions, hypocrisies, and absurdities with biting wit and intellectual firepower. In his trademark sardonic style, Mencken questions whether the common people, whom democracy is supposed to empower, are truly capable of governing themselves—or whether democracy is just a spectacle run by mediocrities, for mediocrities. He categorizes political leaders into "demagogues" and "demaslaves," skewering both with equal glee. Far from being a dry political treatise, Notes on Democracy reads like a spirited debate over drinks with the smartest cynic in the room. Love him or loathe him, Mencken will challenge your assumptions, make you laugh, and leave you thinking long after the final page. Perfect for readers who enjoy political philosophy with a sharp edge, or who just want to watch sacred cows get grilled.
Notes on Democracy by H. L. Mencken is a sharp, irreverent, and fearless dissection of democratic ideals from one of America’s most provocative minds. Written in the 1920s—yet stunningly relevant today—Mencken strips the romanticism from democracy and exposes its contradictions, hypocrisies, and ...
Descubrir más
Califica este libro electrónico
Cuéntanos lo que piensas.
Información de lectura
Smartphones y tablets
Instala la app de Google Play Libros para Android y iPad/iPhone. Como se sincroniza de manera automática con tu cuenta, te permite leer en línea o sin conexión en cualquier lugar.
Laptops y computadoras
Para escuchar audiolibros adquiridos en Google Play, usa el navegador web de tu computadora.
Lectores electrónicos y otros dispositivos
Para leer en dispositivos de tinta electrónica, como los lectores de libros electrónicos Kobo, deberás descargar un archivo y transferirlo a tu dispositivo. Sigue las instrucciones detalladas que aparecen en el Centro de ayuda para transferir los archivos a lectores de libros electrónicos compatibles.
