The People

Since the dawn of politics, leaders have claimed to
speak for "the people." Some have led revolutions in their name; others have
crushed them under the same banner. But who, exactly, are "the people"? And how
has this elusive concept shaped the rise and fall of governments, from Rome to
the Renaissance, from Robespierre to Trump?The People: A Brief History of Power and Populism from
Antiquity to Today takes readers on an exhilarating journey through
history's greatest political gambits. From the Athenian agora to the social
media battlefield, this book explores how rulers, revolutionaries, and
demagogues have harnessed the power of the crowd-sometimes for democracy,
sometimes for destruction.



With sharp analysis and gripping storytelling, The
People unpacks the mechanics of populism: how it surges in times of crisis,
how it transforms societies, and why it so often ends in betrayal. From
medieval peasant revolts to Latin American caudillos, from 19th-century
nationalism to today's algorithm-driven movements, the book reveals striking
patterns and hidden connections across centuries.