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
Guns, Germs, and Steel
The Fates of Human Societies
History
Science
Anthropology
Guns, Germs, and Steel
The Fates of Human Societies
History
Science
Anthropology
Upheaval
Turning Points for Nations in Crisis
History
Politics
Science
Fermat's Enigma
Science
Mathematics
History
Thinking Big
How the Evolution of Social Life Shaped the Human Mind
Science
Psychology
Evolution
Ghetto
The Invention of a Place, the History of an Idea
History
Sociology
Race
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
Philosophy
History
Psychology
Predator Nation
Corporate Criminals, Political Corruption, and the Hijacking of America
Politics
Economics
Business
The Big Thirst
The Secret Life and Turbulent Future of Water
Science
Environment
Nature
Black Mass
True Crime
History
Crime
About Time
Cosmology and Culture at the Twilight of the Big Bang
Science
History
Physics
The New Silk Roads
The Present and Future of the World
History
Politics
China
The Silk Roads
A New History of the World
History
Politics
World History
Paul
The Pagans' Apostle
Religion
History
Christianity
Cults, Conspiracies, and Secret Societies
The Straight Scoop on Freemasons, The Illuminati, Skull and Bones, Black Helicopters, The New World Order, and many, many more
History
Religion
Cults
The Tyranny of Merit
What's Become of the Common Good?
Philosophy
Politics
Economics
The Secret Life of Groceries
The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket
Food
History
Business
The Fourth Turning
An American Prophecy—What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny
History
Politics
Philosophy
Blues Legacies and Black Feminism
Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday
Music
Feminism
History
Newton's Football
The Science Behind America's Game
Sports
Science
Football
Chavs
The Demonization of the Working Class
Politics
Sociology
History
Musashi's Book of Five Rings
The Definitive Interpertation of Miyomoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy
Philosophy
Martial Arts
Classics
The Gambler
How Penniless Dropout Kirk Kerkorian Became the Greatest Deal Maker in Capitalist History
Biography
Business
History
No Logo
Politics
Economics
Business
Cassandra Speaks
When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes
Feminism
History
Essays
Minds Make Societies
How Cognition Explains the World Humans Create
Psychology
Science
Anthropology
The J Curve
A New Way to Understand Why Nations Rise and Fall
Economics
Politics
History
Leadership
In Turbulent Times
History
Leadership
Biography
The Ascent of Man
Science
History
Philosophy
The Conservative Heart
How to Build a Fairer, Happier, and More Prosperous America
Politics
Economics
Philosophy
How to Win an Argument
An Ancient Guide to the Art of Persuasion
Philosophy
Classics
Politics
How to Win an Election
An Ancient Guide for Modern Politicians
Politics
History
Classics
All Too Human
Politics
Memoir
Biography
21 Lessons for the 21st Century
History
Philosophy
Science
Homo Deus
A History of Tomorrow
History
Science
Philosophy
The Intel Trinity
How Robert Noyce, Gordon Moore, and Andy Grove Built the World's Most Important Company
Business
Technology
Biography
The Lost Painting
The Quest for a Caravaggio Masterpiece
Art
History
Art History
Money
The True Story of a Made-Up Thing
Economics
History
Finance
Excellent Daughters
The Secret Lives of Young Women Who Are Transforming the Arab World
Feminism
Politics
History
A Vindication of the Rights of Women
Feminism
Classics
Philosophy
Human Evolution
A Very Short Introduction
Science
Evolution
Anthropology
Revolutionary Characters
What Made the Founders Different
History
American History
Biography
The Mis-Education of the Negro
History
Education
Race
The Little Locksmith
Memoir
Classics
Biography
A Briefer History of Time
Science
Physics
History
Keynes Hayek
The Clash that Defined Modern Economics
Economics
History
Politics
The First Muslim
The Story of Muhammad
Religion
History
Islam
The Golden Passport
Harvard Business School, the Limits of Capitalism, and the Moral Failure of the MBA Elite
Business
History
Education
Wright Brothers, Wrong Story
How Wilbur Wright Solved the Problem of Manned Flight
History
Biography
Science
The Cult of Trump
A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control
Politics
Psychology
Cults