Daniel Brook Livres

A technicolour history of the first civil rights movement and its collapse into black and white.

Challenging the prevailing conservative economic consensus in U.S. politics, this book offers a critical examination of its impact and implications. It presents a compelling argument for rethinking economic policies and highlights the necessity of addressing the issues arising from current practices. With sharp insights and a provocative tone, it aims to spark discussion and inspire change in the economic landscape.

The book employs a comparative historical methodology to explore the 1989 Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia alongside China's Tiananmen Square rebellion. It delves into socio-cultural and political economic perspectives, highlighting the similarities and differences between these pivotal events in history. Through this analysis, it offers insights into the factors that shaped each movement and their broader implications for society and governance.

An exploration of four cities that reflect a blend of Eastern and Western cultures traces the historical threads connecting St. Petersburg, Shanghai, Mumbai, and Dubai while discussing their conflicted embrace of modernity