History
The past comes alive through the pivotal moments, groundbreaking ideas, and remarkable individuals that have shaped our world. Here you'll find compelling accounts of everything from ancient philosophy to modern economics, from social movements to technological transformation, all carefully examined through the lens of time.
History Book Summaries
The Wealth of Nations
Economics
Business
Philosophy
The Oil Curse
How Petroleum Wealth Shapes the Development of Nations
Politics
Economics
History
Cicero
The Life and Times of Rome's Greatest Politician
History
Biography
Ancient History
Military Inc.
Inside Pakistan's Military Economy
Pakistan
Politics
History
The Trial and Death of Socrates
Philosophy
Classics
History
A History of the World in 6 Glasses
History
Food
Book Club
Farnsworth's Classical English Rhetoric
Writing
Language
Education
Fluke
Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters
Psychology
Science
Philosophy
Are Prisons Obsolete?
Politics
Race
Social Justice
The Better Angels of Our Nature
Why Violence Has Declined
History
Psychology
Science
Blueprint for Revolution
How to Use Rice Pudding, Lego Men, and Other Nonviolent Techniques to Galvanize Communities, Overthrow Dictators, or Simply Change the World
Politics
Activism
History
Women, Race & Class
Feminism
Politics
History
The Art of Living
The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
Philosophy
Classics
Self Help
The Secret History of the Mongol Queens
How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire
History
Asia
Biography
The DAO of Capital
Austrian Investing in a Distorted World
Economics
Finance
Business
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Business
Economics
Technology
The Discourses
Philosophy
Politics
History
23 Things They Don't Tell You About Capitalism
Economics
Politics
Business
The Art of Action
How Leaders Close the Gaps between Plans, Actions and Results
Business
Leadership
Management
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
Science
Physics
Astronomy
Democracy
The God That Failed
Politics
Philosophy
Economics
The Power Law
Venture Capital and the Making of the New Future
Business
Finance
Economics
iWoz
Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It
Biography
Technology
Business
Lords of Finance
The Bankers Who Broke the World
History
Economics
Finance
The Boys in the Boat
Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
History
Book Club
Sports
Tantric Visions of the Divine Feminine
The Ten Mahavidyas
Hinduism
Religion
Spirituality
Steve Jobs
Biography
Business
Technology
Infinite Powers
How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe
Science
Mathematics
History
The Smartest Guys in the Room
The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron
Business
Finance
History
Twitter and Tear Gas
The Power and Fragility of Networked Protest
Politics
Technology
Sociology
New Ideas from Dead Economists
An Introduction to Modern Economic Thought
Economics
History
Business
Hegemony and Socialist Strategy
Towards a Radical Democratic Politics
Politics
Philosophy
Theory
Truth and Method
Philosophy
Theory
German Literature
Mythology
Mythology
Classics
History
The Book of Enoch
Religion
History
Christianity
Soccernomics
Why England Loses, Why Germany and Brazil Win, and Why the U.S., Japan, Australia, Turkey--and Even Iraq--Are Destined to Become the Kings of the World's Most Popular Sport
Sports
Football
Soccer
What Is Life?
Five Great Ideas in Biology
Science
Biology
History
The Cosmic Serpent
DNA and the Origins of Knowledge
Science
Anthropology
Spirituality
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
Sociology
Philosophy
History
Liar's Poker
Business
Finance
Economics
The Next 100 Years
A Forecast for the 21st Century
Politics
History
Economics
The Holy Bible
King James Version
Classics
Christian
Religion
The Crusades
The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land
History
Religion
Medieval
Genius Makers
The Mavericks Who Brought AI to Google, Facebook, and the World
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
Science
The Rational Optimist
How Prosperity Evolves
Economics
History
Science
Timaeus
Philosophy
Classics
Science
The Undoing Project
A Friendship That Changed Our Minds
Psychology
Biography
Science
The Road to Serfdom
Economics
Politics
Philosophy
Guns, Germs, and Steel
The Fates of Human Societies
History
Science
Anthropology
The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway
A Chronological Analysis of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's Conglomerate Masterpiece
Business
Finance
Economics
