Top Book Summary in History & Society

A profound exploration of Hinduism, its philosophy, and its modern politicization.

Unmasking America's literary icon: Twain's shocking contradictions revealed

Ancient celestial secrets: fallen angels who shaped human civilization.

Exposing how a handful of scientists obscured truth on issues from tobacco to climate change for political gain.

Explores how rituals create common knowledge, enabling coordination and social action through game theory and cultural analysis.

Discover how industrialization sparked artistic revolution, from the humble paint tube that freed artists to explore nature to the rise of Modernism as a response to our mechanized world.

A gripping exploration of America's political turmoil, tracing the roots of division through personal stories across three cities.

Immersive biography of ancient Rome's greatest orator, exploring political intrigue and philosophical ideas in a turbulent era.

A thrilling art detective story chronicling the search for a lost Caravaggio masterpiece across centuries and continents.

A gripping firsthand account of Haiti's earthquake, exposing flaws in international aid and offering insights for improvement.

A thrilling journey through dinosaur evolution, from humble beginnings to global dominance and eventual extinction, told by a leading paleontologist.

A passionate defense of individual freedom against societal tyranny, exploring the delicate balance between personal liberty and authority.

Miles and Lena explore how Marx's critique of capitalism merged with Lenin's revolutionary strategy, examining its historical impact and surprising relevance to today's inequality and climate crises.

Explore the dramatic, intertwined fates of Anne and Mary Boleyn - sisters who both caught Henry VIII's eye but followed vastly different paths in Tudor England's dangerous court politics.

A poignant exploration of infertility, blending personal experiences with cultural insights on fertility, family-making, and finding purpose.

Historian explores how unconventional women shaped history, challenging stereotypes and celebrating the impact of both ordinary and extraordinary female lives.

The dark truth behind your tomatoes: slavery, corruption, and revolution.

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