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What is Democracy?

The history and principles of democracy

World Service,4 episodes

Episodes

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History of Democracy
What everybody ought to know about the history of democracy
08 Mar 1991,28 mins
Revolt against Monarchy
Debating the democratic principles and it’s efficiencies
28 Mar 1991,27 mins
Elements of a Democracy
Find out how democracy is more than a constitutional arrangement
09 Sep 1991,27 mins
Challenging Democracy
Is the danger to democracy overrated?
29 Apr 1992,27 mins