In Political Order and Political Decay, author Francis Fukuyama continues his exploration of how societies develop strong, impersonal, and accountable political institutions. This history and politics/travel book covers events from the French Revolution to the Arab Spring and addresses contemporary issues like corruption and...

Virtually all human societies were once organized tribally, yet over time most developed new political institutions which included a central state that could keep the peace and uniform laws that applied to all citizens. Some went on to create governments that were accountable to...