About the Book: Capital and Ideology
The epic successor to one of the most important books of the century: at once a
retelling of global history, a scathing critique of contemporary politics, and a
bold proposal for a new and fairer economic system. Thomas Pikettys bestselling
capital in the twenty-first century galvanized global debate about inequality.
In this audacious follow-up, Piketty challenges us to revolutionize how we think
about politics, ideology, and history. He exposes the ideas that have sustained
inequality for the past millennium, reveals why the shallow politics of right
and left are failing us today, and outlines the structure of a fairer