A Brief Global History of the Left

In "The Left's Decline," bestselling historian Shlomo Sand explores the diminishing influence of organized left movements worldwide and connects this trend to the erosion of the idea of equality that once inspired collective action. Through a historical lens, he examines significant events and ideologies from seventeenth-century England to contemporary left populism, illuminating the thinkers and movements that have defined the Left. Sand analyzes how these forces have shaped the concept of equality while confronting its complex realities, ultimately offering insights into past struggles and their implications for the future.