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From the types of democracy to the history of the word here's what you need to know.

Most world powers rose to where they are by violently thieving from other nations.

We've come full circle.

Hear what abolitionists have to say.

“What private equity does looks a lot like looting.”

Smooch-proof and rain-proof.

The staff book critics of The New York Times selected 22 of their favorite comic novels in English since “Catch-22.” What would top your list?

Ending the practice is a big deal for juvenile justice reform.

The final novel in Hilary Mantel’s great trilogy has been adapted for TV. Her editor joins us this week to discuss working with Mantel on the books.

Nick Harkaway is an accomplished author who also happens to be le Carré’s son. In his latest book, “Karla’s Choice,” he revisits his father’s great spy protagonist, George Smiley.