Democratic ideals and reality a study in the politics of reconstruction This book, "Democratic ideals and reality a study in the politics of reconstruction", by Halford John Mackinder, is a replication of a book originally published before 1919. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.