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Can Democracy Work?: A Short History of a Radical Idea, from Ancient Athens to Our WorldA new history of the world's most embattled idea Today, democracy is the world's only broadly accepted political system, and yet it has become synonymous with disappointment and crisis. How did it come to this? In Can Democracy Work? James Miller, the author of the classic history of 1960s protest Democracy Is in the Streets, offers a lively, surprising, and urgent history of the democratic idea from its first stirrings to the present. As he shows,
A new history of the world's most embattled idea
Today, democracy is the world's only broadly accepted political system, and yet it has become synonymous with disappointment and crisis. How did it come to this? In Can Democracy Work? James Miller, the author of the classic history of 1960s protest Democracy Is in the Streets, offers a lively, surprising, and urgent history of the democratic idea from its first stirrings to the present. As he shows, democracy has always been rife with inner tensions. The ancient Greeks preferred to choose leaders by lottery and regarded elections as inherently corrupt and undemocratic. The French revolutionaries sought to incarnate the popular will, but many of them came to see the people as the enemy. And in the United States, the franchise would be extended to some even as it was taken from others. Amid the wars and revolutions of the twentieth century, communists, liberals, and nationalists all sought to claim the ideals of democracy for themselves--even as they manifestly failed to realize them. Ranging from the theaters of Athens to the tents of Occupy Wall Street, Can Democracy Work? is an entertaining and insightful guide to our most cherished--and vexed--ideal.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Picador USA
Published: 09/10/2019
ISBN: 9781250234674
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.40w x 0.90d
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★★★★★ 4
100% cotton
Color: Dark Gray, Size: King
I have a king size hybrid Purple mattress, and while the fitted sheet pockets don’t exactly fit all the way to the bottom, they didn’t really have issues with riding up much. I just pull them back down when making the bed, and it’s not really an issue. They are a little crunchy at first, but I think they soften with washes. I appreciate that they are 100 percent cotton which was my reason for purchasing. For the price, I am satisfied, and will probably purchase more if I can’t find anything comparable with deeper pockets. I would consider them to be a good mid weight, breathable sheet set, making them nice year round sheets. I haven’t had any pilling issues yet, I will continue to use to be sure this doesn’t become a problem before I purchase another set. The gray color is very pretty and neutral, making it match with many other color schemes. As of now, if the pockets were just a little deeper, I’d give 5 stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great Buy
Color: Sage Green, Size: California King
Pros: correct color as shown, lightweight, breathable at night, great for sensitive skin, fits corners of bed
Cons: after 2-3 washes, even following wash instructions the sheet does get smaller making it harder to fit bed.
Overall 10/10, would recommend buying & I will buy in future.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2026
★★★★★ 3
Scratchy, not soft, smell really bad at first, don't look great.
Color: Good Vibes, Size: King
Out of the bag these smelled really toxic. I pulled some loose threads, of which there were many, and did a burn test. The stitching threads are synthetic. Then I pulled a fabric thread, this burned natural. After washing, the smell was gone. These fit the bed ok. They are, I dare say scratchy. I hope they soften with washes. They look old immediately after wash.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Perfect for my little hideaway
Color: Wesley Taupe, Size: Twin, Color: Wesley Taupe, Size: Twin
We converted an old small treehouse into a cozy nook for adults and kids alike. I ordered this sheet set for the twin mattress because the color and vibe match the decor.
They're lovely and did exactly what I wanted for the space. They're soft and a perfect thickness for the warmer months. It gets hot up there in summer.
The mattress is 5" memory foam, so these have a little extra "give" for my mattress and should fit a standard mattress just fine. Very cozy.
They're only printed on one side, which is common for most patterned sheets. They're soft out of the bag and breathable.
The fitted sheet has elastic all the way around, so they seem to stay on so far. Nice sheets!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
These are amazing sheets!!!!!!
Color: Scales, Size: Full
These sheets are amazing!!!! They are soft and wash great! I love the pattern! Reasonable price 💰 Highly recommend!!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026