The Elections That Changed the World by Dana Bash
From CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent and New York Times bestselling author Dana Bash comes a riveting journey into the most crucial elections in history, from the throes and uprisings of Ancient Rome to the modern-day political climate that put today’s leaders in powerElections can usher in economic prosperity, fresh solutions for calcified problems, and new policies that improve the lives of citizens everywhere. They can lead to war, a scarcity of resources and a loss of deeply-held values. In other words, elections matter, sometimes in ways we can’t even anticipate.
Beloved CNN correspondence Dana Bash and celebrated writer David Fisher take readers on a journey through some of the most pivotal moments in history:
- Julius Caesar’s election as praetor amid the unique voting practices of ancient Rome
- The 1620 creation of the Mayflower Compact in a ship anchored off Cape Cod
- The informal, hands-up election at a church gathering that made Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of the Montogomery Improvement Association
- Catholic Cardinals’ consequential selection of Pope John XXIII
- The ascendance of the first democratically elected female world leaders
This compelling book is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered Does my vote matter? and those who are curious about how our election systems came to be.
Dana Bash is CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent and the anchor and co-host of Sunday morning’s State of the Union. She regularly serves as a moderator for CNN''s political town hall specials and debates, including the 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. She has conducted sit-down interviews with major political figures, including Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, Bernie Sanders, and more. She is based in Washington, D.C. David Fisher is the author of almost one hundred books, of which twenty-five are New York Times bestsellers. He lives in New York with his wife, Laura.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781335002174 |
| ISBN 10 | 1335002170 |
| Title | The Elections That Changed the World |
| Author | Dana Bash |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Harlequin Enterprises ULC |
| Year published | 2026-09-22 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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