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 Birth of Tragedy
Philosophy
Classics
German Literature
Liar's Poker
Business
Finance
Economics
The Logic of Scientific Discovery
Philosophy
Science
Classics
Steve Jobs
Biography
Business
Technology
The Crusades
The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land
History
Religion
Medieval
Timaeus
Philosophy
Classics
Science
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
Sociology
Philosophy
History
Mythology
Mythology
Classics
History
Money Men
A Hot Startup, A Billion Dollar Fraud, A Fight for the Truth
Business
Finance
Crime
To Engineer Is Human
The Role of Failure in Successful Design
Engineering
Science
Design
The Matter With Things
Our Brains, Our Delusions, and the Unmaking of the World
Philosophy
Psychology
Science
A People’s History of the United States
1492 - Present
History
Politics
American History
After the Prophet
The Epic Story of the Shia-Sunni Split in Islam
History
Religion
Islam
The Rise of Christianity
History
Religion
Christianity
How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization
History
Religion
Catholic
Anarchy, State, and Utopia
Philosophy
Politics
Economics
Endurance
Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
History
Adventure
Biography
The Road to Serfdom
Economics
Politics
Philosophy
The Book of Enoch
Religion
History
Christianity
The Undoing Project
A Friendship That Changed Our Minds
Psychology
Biography
Science
The Struggle for Pakistan
A Muslim Homeland and Global Politics
History
Pakistan
Politics
The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich
A History of Nazi Germany
History
War
World War II
A Template for Understanding Big Debt Crises
Economics
Finance
Business
The Song of the Cell
An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human
Science
Biology
Medicine
Life Ascending
The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution
Science
Biology
Evolution
The Medici Effect
What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation
Business
Science
Psychology
Inverting the Pyramid
The History of Football Tactics
Football
Sports
Soccer
The Shock Doctrine
The Rise of Disaster Capitalism
Politics
Economics
History
The Greatest Trade Ever
The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How John Paulson Defied Wall Street and Made Financial History
Finance
Business
Economics
This Time Is Different
Eight Centuries of Financial Folly
Economics
History
Finance
City of God
Philosophy
Theology
Religion
Salt Sugar Fat
How the Food Giants Hooked Us
Food
Health
Science
Awakenings
Science
Psychology
Medicine
Dark Alliance
The CIA, the Contras, and the Crack Cocaine Explosion
History
Politics
True Crime
The Feminine Mystique
Feminism
Classics
History
Homo Deus
A History of Tomorrow
History
Science
Philosophy
The Origins of Totalitarianism
History
Philosophy
Politics
On the Genealogy of Morals
Philosophy
Classics
Psychology
Number Go Up
Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall
Business
Economics
Finance
Imperialism
The Highest Stage of Capitalism
Politics
Economics
Philosophy
Behold a Pale Horse
Conspiracy Theories
Politics
History
Intellectuals and Society
Politics
Economics
Philosophy
How to Be a Stoic
Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life
Philosophy
Self Help
Psychology
Future Shock
Sociology
Science
Philosophy
The Globalization Paradox
Democracy and the Future of the World Economy
Economics
Politics
History
Patriot
A Memoir
Memoir
Biography
History
Against the Gods
The Remarkable Story of Risk
Finance
History
Business
Message to the Blackman in America
Religion
Race
Islam
1493
Uncovering the New World Columbus Created
History
Science
American History
The Butterfly Effect
How Your Life Matters
Self Help
Inspirational
Personal Development
