Edward Luce

'For anyone who wants to understand the history of America and the world, this is a useful and important book' ANNE APPLEBAUM 'A biographer of genius ... One of the sharpest political pens of our day' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE 'A towering achievement. A book which is founded on deep scholarship, yet so accessible and readable from the very beginning that it...

The Retreat of Western Liberalism by Edward Luce is a profound exploration of the current standing and future prospects of Western liberal democracy. Through meticulous analysis and compelling narrative, Luce dissects the various forces threatening the once stable and progressive liberal order. This book delves deeply into socio-political developments, illustrating how external challenges and internal weaknesses combine to create a...