Philosophy & Politics

Historian Christopher Hill examines the fascinating radical groups that grew up around the English Civil War, and the roots of a revolution that never happened.

Mysticism, mystery and philosophical wonder leap off every page of Sophie’s World, a book that has moved the consciousness of millions, and now presented in a stunning new Folio edition.

This facsimile is the first to reproduce Goya’s own proofs of these powerful etchings detailing humankind’s capacity for cruelty and suffering along with 16 allegorical caprichos enfáticos.

The remarkable verse of Kahlil Gibran has touched the lives of tens of millions of people. This hugely influential work is now presented for the first time in a stunning Folio gift edition bound in leather.

The remarkable verse of Kahlil Gibran has touched the lives of tens of millions of people. This hugely influential work is now presented in a stunning Folio edition for the first time.

Exquisite illustrations accompany this captivating meditation on love, beauty and spiritual awakening.

This beautiful edition, illustrated with Sung Dynasty paintings that reflect Confucian subjects and ideas, allows every reader to profit from the timeless philosophy that remains at the heart of Chinese civilisation and tradition.

This collection, commissioned by Folio, presents the best of Jefferson’s writings: political correspondence with George Washington, private letters to his wife and his lover, and documents that express his views on everything from America's future to the nature of democracy and slavery.

This essential introduction to philosophy is engaging, entertaining and filled with Russell’s passion for the subject.

John Adams – revolutionist, political theorist. An acclaimed biography of one of America’s Founding Fathers in a superb Folio edition.

A fascinating insight into Galileo’s fundamental contribution to science. Introduced by the Pulitzer Prize finalist writer Dava Sobel.

One of the world’s great philosophical texts, Kierkegaard’s masterpiece is presented in a magnificent new edition.

How do we know that what we think is true is actually true? Can we prove the existence of God? Descartes’ questions endure. The Folio edition of Meditations is wittily illustrated by Shout, with an introduction by psychologist Nicholas Humphrey.

Compiled by award-winning biographer Fred Kaplan, this collection, unique to Folio, brings together the best of Abraham Lincoln’s speeches, letters and articles to give the reader intimate insight into the particular nature of his political and literary genius.

Boethius’ incredible presence of mind enabled him to produce this work of genius while he awaited execution on a false charge of treason. For many years the most popular book in Europe next to the Bible, its relevance endures.

Erasmus’ biting and brilliant 16th-century satire is ingeniously reimagined with illustrations by award-winning artist Matthew Richardson.

Written more than 2,500 years ago, The Art of War remains the most famous military treatise of all time. Sun-tzu’s collection of precepts on strategic warfare has yet to be surpassed.

How to Die brings together the timeless wisdom on death and dying from the philosopher Seneca in one volume.

John Gaskin presents the perfect primer for anyone interested in the foundation of Western thought, and a unique companion for visitors to classical sites.