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Living with Nietzsche: What the Great Immoralist Has to Teach UsLiving with Nietzsche: What the Great Immoralist Has to Teach Us by Robert C. Solomon
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Brilliant elucidation of Nietzsche's philosophy
Understanding Power: The Indispensable ChomskyUnderstanding Power: The Indispensable Chomsky by Noam Chomsky
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The definitive critique of Western power
The Selected Essays (Everyman's Library classics)The Selected Essays (Everyman's Library classics) by George Orwell
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All the classic essays plus, all of the 'As I Please' articles. Libertarian genius!
Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution (Dover Books on History, Political and Social Science)Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution (Dover Books on History, Political and Social Science) by Peter Kropotkin
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An excellent argument against Social Darwinism as well as an essential companion piece to Darwin's 'Origin of Species'
The Web of Deceit: Britain's Real Role in the WorldThe Web of Deceit: Britain's Real Role in the World by Mark Curtis
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An honest and thought-provoking analysis of 'Great' Britain containing plenty of much-appreciated fact-based clarity.
Captive State: The Corporate Takeover of BritainCaptive State: The Corporate Takeover of Britain by George Monbiot
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An auspicious expose of a typically parasitic government
A People's History of the United States: 1492-Present (Modern Classics)A People's History of the United States: 1492-Present (Modern Classics) by Howard Zinn
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Zinn's un-institutionalised treatment of History is, tragically, unique. If only there were a British equivalent of this masterpiece!
Covering Islam: How the Media and the Experts Determine How We See the Rest of the WorldCovering Islam: How the Media and the Experts Determine How We See the Rest of the World by Edward W. Said
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Said reveals the sources and motives of our 'portrait of Islam and Muslims based on ignorance, inaccuracy and prejudice.' Written in the initial year of the so-called War On Terror