G. Elliott Morris

This book delves into the power of charts and how they influence our perception of truth. The author, an expert in data visualization, explores the negative and positive effects of charts, infographics, and diagrams. Through examining real-life examples, from election-result infographics to global GDP maps, the book teaches readers how to interpret and use visual information effectively. A must-read for anyone who wants to be better equipped to decode and analyze the visuals presented to us every day.

Discover the tumultuous and improbable drafting and ratification of the US Constitution in The Framers' Coup. Michael Klarman's prodigious research sheds light on the clashing interests that shaped the Constitution and American history itself. This narrative is told through the voices of participants, including riveting and colorful stories that will keep you engaged. Klarman's powerful arguments will reshape your understanding of the nation's founding, highlighting how multiple conflicting interests had a say in the creation of the Constitution. The Constitutional Convention almost didn't happen, and once it happened, it almost failed. This book will leave you with troubling questions about democratic legitimacy and how the Constitution has shaped our nation, for better or worse.

Explore the history of the census in The Sum of the People, a captivating book that reveals why the true boundaries of nations aren't lines on maps but columns in census tabulations. From ancient China to modern day America, this book explores the impact census-taking has had on societies, from being instruments of exclusion to marvels of democracy. With current concerns over mass surveillance, this book offers insight into how the traditional census may offer an alternative solution.

Discover the world of polling and elections with Anthony Salvanto, CBS News’ Elections and Surveys Director. In Where Did You Get This Number?, Salvanto takes you behind the scenes and demystifies the jargon with plain language. Explore data-driven perspectives on the biggest issues of our time, including the surprising 2016 election, and get a better read on what America is thinking. Essential for anyone interested in politics, this book shows you how to better measure and understand patterns of human behavior.

Nation Builder is a fascinating biography of John Quincy Adams, exploring his role as a central architect in shaping America's rise from a confederation of revolutionary colonies to a world power. Author Charles N. Edel examines Adams's service as senator, diplomat, secretary of state, president, and congressman, revealing a brilliant and visionary man who crafted a multitiered policy to expand U.S. territory, develop domestic infrastructure, and harness natural resources. Adams's strategies for insulating the nation from European quarrels and transforming the United States into a model of progress and liberty continue to resonate as America pursues its place in the twenty-first-century world.

Discover a riveting and brilliantly revisionist work of history that challenges the belief that the United States of America had been an isolationist power until the twentieth century. Through the book, the author Robert Kagan provides a captivating account of how Americans have always been increasing their global power and influence from the beginning. This is a book of great importance to understanding the nation’s history and its role in the global community.

Discover the captivating rise and fall of one of America's major foreign policy shapers in this comprehensive account. Against a backdrop of World War I, the story details Woodrow Wilson's journey from academia to the White House, his tenacious commitment to ideals, and his struggles with opposition both at home and abroad. Pulitzer Prize finalist H. W. Brands offers a timely and well-informed exploration of Wilson's vision for the U.S. as a leader in moral diplomacy, a view that still resonates today.