The World in Books: 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction (Great Short Books)

By: Kenneth C. Davis

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Synopsis: A delightful, inspiring, and idea-rich selection of fifty-two of the best, most important short nonfiction works of all time—from Plato to Michael Pollan and Dante to Joan Didion—chosen by historian, lifelong reader, and bestselling author of Don&’t Know Much About History.From ancient times to the present day, The World in Books offers a wide-ranging historical education through pleasure reading—and a fantastic introduction to some of the most thought-provoking, profound, and interesting nonfiction works of all time. From Sun Tzu&’s The Art of War to bell hooks&’s All About Love, as well as such recent classics as Barbara Ehrenreich&’s Nickel and Dimed and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie&’s We Should All Be Feminists, Davis&’s guide suggests a world of nonfiction books and explains just why they&’re so historically meaningful and culturally relevant today. The perfect guide for the modern-day reader, these fifty-two selections provide an ideal way to explore some of the most enduring, influential books ever published, introducing us anew to world-shaping historical figures, events, and ideas.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 464 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781668015612
Related ISBNs:: 9781668015599
Publisher:: Scribner
Date of Addition:: 10/08/24
Copyrighted By:: Kenneth C. Davis
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Education, Language Arts
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.