This addition to the Eyewitness series for 9 year olds and upwards takes readers on an exciting journey through history to see the rise of democracy – from Ancient Greece and the American Revolution to suffragettes, Civil Rights, and the end of apartheid in South Africa. See people power in action today in every walk of life – from an election in India (the world's largest democracy) to popes, pop idols, and opinion polls. Look behind the scenes at the institutions and mechanics of democracy – from party manifestos and parliamentary debates to secret ballots and hanging chads. In an age of…
