Top Book Summary in History & Society

Explore the pivotal yet overlooked Civil War battles across Kentucky, from Mill Springs to Perryville, with detailed tactical analysis and the state's strategic significance as a contested border territory that Lincoln couldn't afford to lose.

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.

Un análisis de las principales crisis que afectan a Euskal Herria: desde irregularidades en Zaldibar hasta movilizaciones juveniles contra el fascismo, junto con problemas sanitarios y medioambientales emergentes.

From Churchill to Attlee, we explore surprising rankings of British PMs throughout history, examining why wartime heroes don't always top historians' lists and what truly defines greatness in leadership.

Explore the most profound sociological lenses that reveal the invisible forces shaping our daily lives, from power structures and social control to the theatrical nature of human interaction and identity formation.

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.