Any time I try to learn about these topics it always references super old books that are written in a complicated English that’s beyond my simplistic knowledge.

I’m Gen Z and didnt know the difference between Democrat and Republican until like 4 years ago because I never cared about politics (and pretty personal reasons), this has obviously changed as of recent. As I went through highschool in one of, if not THE most censored history classes in the country (and from a trump supporter teacher too…) I wasn’t given the best background knowledge for these topics.

I would like a book that essentially explains the ideas and some of the historical events in a more understandable way that won’t lead me to the Wikipedia page for some random person from Russia in the 1900s confused as hell.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.