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
Physics and Philosophy
The Revolution in Modern Science
Science
Philosophy
Physics
Culture
The Story of Us, From Cave Art to K-Pop
History
Art
Sociology
India
A History
History
India
Asia
In Plain Sight
Science
Paranormal
Aliens
Moonshot
What Landing a Man on the Moon Teaches Us About Collaboration, Creativity, and the Mind-set for Success
Space
History
Self Help
The Marvel Studios Story
How a Failing Comic Book Publisher Became a Hollywood Superhero
History
Business
Comics
Russia - Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
Travel
Russia
History
Nelson Mandela
A Biography
Biography
Africa
History
Selfie
How the West Became Self-Obsessed
Psychology
Sociology
History
Strong Inside
Perry Wallace and the Collision of Race and Sports in the South
Sports
Biography
History
Libido Dominandi
Sexual Liberation and Political Control
History
Politics
Philosophy
Making Globalization Work
Economics
Politics
Business
The House of Rothschild, Vol 2
The World's Banker 1849-1999
History
Biography
Finance
The World's Banker
A Story of Failed States, Financial Crises, and the Wealth and Poverty of Nations
Economics
Finance
Biography
Who Speaks for Islam?
What a Billion Muslims Really Think
Islam
Religion
Politics
Uncertainty
Einstein, Heisenberg, Bohr, and the Struggle for the Soul of Science
Science
Physics
History
Crouching Tiger
What China's Militarism Means for the World
China
Politics
History
Nation of Rebels
Why Counterculture Became Consumer Culture
Politics
Sociology
Philosophy
When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows...
Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life
Psychology
Science
Philosophy
White Feminism
From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind
Feminism
History
Race
Daughters of the Samurai
A Journey from East to West and Back
History
Japan
Biography
The Great Escape
A True Story of Forced Labor and Immigrant Dreams in America
History
Politics
Race
The New Breed
What Our History with Animals Reveals about Our Future with Robots
Science
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
Autobiography
Biography
Philosophy
History
A History of the Crusades, Vol. II
The Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Frankish East, 1100-1187
History
Medieval History
Medieval
Discover Your Genius
How to Think Like History's Ten Most Revolutionary Minds
Self Help
History
Psychology
America's Bank
The Epic Struggle to Create the Federal Reserve
History
Economics
Finance
The Last Greatest Magician in the World
Howard Thurston versus Houdini & the Battles of the American Wizards
History
Magic
Biography
The New Lombard Street
How the Fed Became the Dealer of Last Resort
Economics
Finance
History
Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here
The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis
History
Politics
Social Justice
The Right to Privacy
Law
Politics
History
The Next Africa
An Emerging Continent Becomes a Global Powerhouse
Africa
Economics
Business
How to Be Free
An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life
Philosophy
Classics
Self Help
Choice
Cooperation, Enterprise, and Human Action
Economics
Politics
Philosophy
Forgotten Continent
The Battle for Latin America's Soul
History
Politics
Latin American History
Outside the Box
How Globalization Changed from Moving Stuff to Spreading Ideas
Business
Economics
History
Liar's Poker
Business
Finance
Economics
Saved
A War Reporter's Mission to Make It Home
Memoir
Biography
War
Made in the USA
The Rise and Retreat of American Manufacturing
Economics
Business
History
A Renegade History of the United States
History
Politics
American History
The Almost Nearly Perfect People
Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian Utopia
Travel
History
Politics
Tomatoland
How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit
Food
Science
History
House of Bush, House of Saud
The Secret Relationship Between the World's Two Most Powerful Dynasties
Politics
History
Biography
Innovate Like Edison
The Success System of America's Greatest Inventor
Business
Biography
Personal Development
The Conscience of a Liberal
Politics
Economics
History
How to Win an Election
An Ancient Guide for Modern Politicians
Politics
History
Philosophy
Two Cheers for Anarchism
Six Easy Pieces on Autonomy, Dignity and Meaningful Work and Play
Politics
Philosophy
History
Economics Explained
Economics
Finance
Business
Below Stairs
Memoir
History
Biography
White Malice
The CIA and the Covert Recolonization of Africa
History
Africa
Politics
