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
Once Upon a Time in Russia
The Rise of the Oligarchs―A True Story of Ambition, Wealth, Betrayal, and Murder
History
Russia
Politics
Vanishing Frontiers
The Forces Driving Mexico and the United States Together
Politics
Business
History
Destiny Disrupted
A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes
History
Islam
Politics
Cynical Theories
How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity—and Why This Harms Everybody
Politics
Philosophy
Sociology
Steve Jobs
Biography
Business
Technology
Steve Jobs
Biography
Business
Technology
Steve Jobs
Biography
Business
Technology
iWoz
Computer Geek to Cult Icon: How I Invented the Personal Computer, Co-Founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It
Biography
Technology
Business
Troublemakers
Silicon Valley's Coming of Age
History
Technology
Business
Hatching Twitter
A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship, and Betrayal
Business
Technology
Biography
Half Lion
How P.V. Narasimha Rao Transformed India
History
India
Politics
Personal Memoirs
History
Biography
Civil War
Hagakure
The Book of the Samurai
Philosophy
Japan
History
What Is Relativity?
An Intuitive Introduction to Einstein's Ideas, and Why They Matter
Science
Physics
Astronomy
Alex's Adventures in Numberland
Science
Mathematics
Physics
Propaganda
Politics
Psychology
Sociology
Testosterone
An Unauthorized Biography
Science
Gender
Feminism
A Little History of Science
Science
History
History Of Science
Sisters in Law
How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World
History
Biography
Feminism
The Birth of Plenty
How the Prosperity of the Modern World was Created
History
Economics
Finance
The Happiest Man on Earth
Biography
Memoir
History
Dead End Gene Pool
A Memoir
Memoir
Biography
Biography Memoir
Buffett
The Making of an American Capitalist
Biography
Business
Finance
A Long Way Gone
Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
Memoir
Biography
War
Infinite Powers
How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe
Science
Mathematics
History
Masters of Doom
How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture
Biography
History
Video Games
The Einstein of Money
The Life and Timeless Financial Wisdom of Benjamin Graham
Biography
Finance
Business
Caste
The Origins of Our Discontents
History
Race
Social Justice
A Higher Loyalty
Truth, Lies, and Leadership
Politics
Memoir
Biography
1493
Uncovering the New World Columbus Created
History
Science
American History
Uncharted
How to Map the Future
Business
Psychology
Science
No Dream Is Too High
Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon
Biography
Space
Science
Why We Elect Narcissists and Sociopaths―and How We Can Stop
Politics
Psychology
Social Justice
The Meaning of Life
Philosophy
Religion
Psychology
50 Philosophy Ideas You Really Need to Know
Philosophy
Reference
Science
On the Good Life
Philosophy
Classics
History
Why Women Have Better Sex Under Socialism
And Other Arguments for Economic Independence
Feminism
Politics
History
The Culture of Fear
Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things
Sociology
Politics
Psychology
The Secret History of the Mongol Queens
How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire
History
Asia
Biography
Dumbing Us Down
The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling
Education
Parenting
Politics
Discover Your Genius
How to Think Like History's Ten Most Revolutionary Minds
Self Help
History
Psychology
Capitalism
A Very Short Introduction
Economics
Politics
History
The World Is Flat
A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century
History
Business
Economics
The Innocent Man
Murder and Injustice in a Small Town
True Crime
Crime
Mystery
Shakespeare's Freedom
Literary Criticism
Literature
History
In Our Hands
A Plan To Replace The Welfare State
Economics
Politics
Sociology
The Story of a Life
Holocaust
Memoir
Jewish
The Innovators
How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution
History
Biography
Business
Bachelor Girl
The Secret History of Single Women in the Twentieth Century
History
Feminism
Womens
Loonshots
How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries
Business
Leadership
Science