Reading list of any person studying politics, economics and law. Then connect the dots.
The Federalist Papers - Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
85 articles stating the intentions, interpretations, and persuading the public to favor the ratification of the US Constitution.
"Common Sense" - Thomas Paine
Understanding the move towards US independence from British is pretty much summed in this pamphlet. His other books The Rights of Man and the controversial The Age of Reason are other must reads.
Commentaries on the Laws of England Four Volumes - William Blackstone
Four books under one title penned by William Blackstone. His work in interpreting British Common Law helped lay the foundation of what is found in the US Constitution Bill of Rights and guided early rulings amongst Western nations influenced by British Common Law. The foremost authority for the US Supreme Court when on historic discussions that goes back to the 17th century or before.
The Intelligent Investor - Benjamin Graham
This is the foundation of the school of thought on "value investing". Understanding the predominant thought on today's investing is through this book. Great help on learning the "Wall Street" side of economics for starters. Dry book though.
Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? - Richard Maybury
A series of letters explaining basic economic lessons for the confused at heart... or starting to get intrigued. Mr. Maybury has a couple more interesting books that should also be read as well:
- Whatever Happened to Justice? (Explains the foundation in America's Legal System, see Blackstone Commentaries)
- Are You Liberal? Conservative? Or Confused? (Shedding light on all the political labels and be surprised by what you might be supporting)
- The Thousand Year War. (Explains the turmoil in the Middle East in the best way possible).
Capitalism and Freedom - Milton Friedman
The promotion of competitive capitalism, and refuting the Keynesian school of economics. Friedman dives into the fundamental principles of capitalism.
The Wealth of Nations - Adam Smith
Progressive book in the Enlightenment Era promoting capitalism.
Treatise on Money - John Maynard Keynes
Published in 1930, giving way to the foundation of the Keynesian school of economic thought that wound up in many national policies during the Great Depression.
Rogue State: A Guide to the World's Only Superpower - William Blum
Breaking apart the image of America as a global force for good with using a scale of which we judge other nations of hideous crimes and blunt interventionism.
Power and Terror: Conflict, Hegemony, and the Rule of Force - Noam Chomsky
A left-leaning view towards American foreign policy that is critical towards many administrations in the current formulation of today's foreign policy. Strongly worded stating that the United States is as much of a terrorist state as anyone else we accuse of terrorism. Another suggested reading by him, Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance.
The Jungle - Upton Sinclair
Describing the conditions of early 20th century meatpacking industry that spurred President Theodore Roosevelt to start regulating the industry. A cautionary tale in unregulated industry on a rampage. A more updated book for today would be Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser or the movie Food, Inc.
The Prince - Niccolo Machiavelli
Published in the 16th century, it pushed that one should trying to keep power at all cost instead of pursuing ideals.
Leviathan - Thomas Hobbes
A book describing that power should be given to one individual instead of many.
The Federalist Papers - Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay
85 articles stating the intentions, interpretations, and persuading the public to favor the ratification of the US Constitution.
"Common Sense" - Thomas Paine
Understanding the move towards US independence from British is pretty much summed in this pamphlet. His other books The Rights of Man and the controversial The Age of Reason are other must reads.
Commentaries on the Laws of England Four Volumes - William Blackstone
Four books under one title penned by William Blackstone. His work in interpreting British Common Law helped lay the foundation of what is found in the US Constitution Bill of Rights and guided early rulings amongst Western nations influenced by British Common Law. The foremost authority for the US Supreme Court when on historic discussions that goes back to the 17th century or before.
The Intelligent Investor - Benjamin Graham
This is the foundation of the school of thought on "value investing". Understanding the predominant thought on today's investing is through this book. Great help on learning the "Wall Street" side of economics for starters. Dry book though.
Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? - Richard Maybury
A series of letters explaining basic economic lessons for the confused at heart... or starting to get intrigued. Mr. Maybury has a couple more interesting books that should also be read as well:
- Whatever Happened to Justice? (Explains the foundation in America's Legal System, see Blackstone Commentaries)
- Are You Liberal? Conservative? Or Confused? (Shedding light on all the political labels and be surprised by what you might be supporting)
- The Thousand Year War. (Explains the turmoil in the Middle East in the best way possible).
Capitalism and Freedom - Milton Friedman
The promotion of competitive capitalism, and refuting the Keynesian school of economics. Friedman dives into the fundamental principles of capitalism.
The Wealth of Nations - Adam Smith
Progressive book in the Enlightenment Era promoting capitalism.
Treatise on Money - John Maynard Keynes
Published in 1930, giving way to the foundation of the Keynesian school of economic thought that wound up in many national policies during the Great Depression.
Rogue State: A Guide to the World's Only Superpower - William Blum
Breaking apart the image of America as a global force for good with using a scale of which we judge other nations of hideous crimes and blunt interventionism.
Power and Terror: Conflict, Hegemony, and the Rule of Force - Noam Chomsky
A left-leaning view towards American foreign policy that is critical towards many administrations in the current formulation of today's foreign policy. Strongly worded stating that the United States is as much of a terrorist state as anyone else we accuse of terrorism. Another suggested reading by him, Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance.
The Jungle - Upton Sinclair
Describing the conditions of early 20th century meatpacking industry that spurred President Theodore Roosevelt to start regulating the industry. A cautionary tale in unregulated industry on a rampage. A more updated book for today would be Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser or the movie Food, Inc.
The Prince - Niccolo Machiavelli
Published in the 16th century, it pushed that one should trying to keep power at all cost instead of pursuing ideals.
Leviathan - Thomas Hobbes
A book describing that power should be given to one individual instead of many.
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