To the Castle and BackAn intellectual imprisoned for standing up for human rights, a leader of a non-violent revolution that toppled a tyrannical government, a liberal president that helped bring multi-party democracy to his nation, a poet and a playwright, and an intellectual. It's hard to find a more progressive figure in the 20th century than former Czech President Vaclav Havel.
To the Castle and Back is Havel's unconventional memoir of his ascent to the presidency and experience transitioning his nation from Soviet-style communism to European-style democracy. The castle of the title is the Prague castle where the kings, emperors, and presidents of the Czech nation have ruled for centuries.
Why this is progressive/liberal: This is a work that shows progressive values in action. There are better books explaining progressive theory and philosophy, but few that better represent the possibilities in fighting for progressive values.
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