<p> <strong>First ever publication of J.R.R. Tolkien's final writings on Middle-earth, covering a wide range of subjects and perfect for those who have read and enjoyed <em>The Silmarillion</em>, <em>The Lord of the Rings</em>, <em>Unfinished Tales</em>, and <em>The History of Middle-earth</em>, and want to learn more about Tolkien's magnificent world.</strong> </p>
The four essays in this volume examine the most central issues that face liberal democratic regimes. They tackle the protection of individual liberty, the basic principles of ethics, the benefits and the costs of representative institutions, and the central importance of gender equality in society.