A vast, timely, and often chilling investigation into the idea and practice of democracy, ranging from Ancient Greece and Renaissance Europe to civil rights, fears of voter fraud, and the spectre of authoritarianism.
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Astra Taylor Director
Canada 09 June 2018
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United Kingdom 09 June 2018
Sweden 09 June 2018
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20 April 2018
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28 March 2018
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28 October 2018
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27 October 2018
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19 July 2018
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07 June 2018
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13 October 2018
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21 July 2018
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12 October 2018
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