Top Book Summary in History & Society

Explore how a junior Ottoman officer became an empire's wartime leader through strategic alliances, political theater, and masterful power consolidation. Learn the mechanics of his remarkable ascent and its dark lessons.

Nobel laureate explores how economics can serve society, tackling issues from climate change to digital economies.

Ancient wisdom's enduring blueprint for America's ordered liberty and greatness.

A penetrating examination of how economic policies and corporate decisions have eroded middle-class prosperity and the American Dream.

A captivating exploration of pigs' intertwined history with humans, from ancient times to modern farming practices.

Unflinching journey into war's chaos through innocent eyes

Immigrant dreams collide with American reality in award-winning heartbreak.

Challenging medical orthodoxy: blood clots, not cholesterol, cause heart disease.

A thought-provoking exploration of suffering, faith, and morality through the lens of the biblical story of Job.

Celebrity obsession unmasked: America's disturbing love affair with O.J.

A captivating journey through medical history, exploring how ten landmark drugs shaped modern medicine and society.

A provocative critique of America's obsession with positive thinking, exposing its pitfalls and advocating for realistic optimism instead.

Words become weapons: an Afro-Latina's fierce poetic awakening.

Explore how Genesis transcends ancient creation myths to establish revolutionary foundations for understanding divine-human relationships, providence, and our place in creation's ongoing story.

Dive deep into Plato's legendary tale of Atlantis, exploring compelling scientific evidence that suggests this 'myth' might preserve real memories of catastrophic climate events and vanished civilizations from 12,000 years ago.

Dive deep into history's most captivating mystery - from Plato's original account to real catastrophes that may have inspired the legendary tale of a civilization swallowed by the sea.

Inspiring autobiography of a determined British missionary who overcame obstacles to serve in China and rescue orphans during wartime.

Explores how fear of being duped influences our decisions and society, offering insights to navigate trust and skepticism.