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Contains profiles of fifty of history's most important and influential books, as selected by journalist and author Andrew Taylor, each with a summary of the contents, and a discussion of its historical context and legacy.
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LibraryThing member 06nwingert
Is it possible to pick 50--and only 50-- and rank them as the world's most influential? Yes. That's what Taylor Andrew does in Books that Changed the World: The 50 Most Influential Books in Human History. The books were chosen from a wide range of fields, including religion, science, arts,
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literature, and culture. Each chapter is a different book and features the historical and cultural events surrounding the making of the book, a brief author bio, a brief book summary, an excerpt from the book, and the cultural significance of the book (or why it's influential). I agreed with every decision, although I found myself saying, "There are so many more books that could have made the list." This is a perfect read for a bibliophile. Show Less
LibraryThing member ShadowBarbara
Short synopsis and evaluation of 50 books from the Iliad to Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone. Only a few easy to read pages on most and a good introduction.
LibraryThing member yamiyoghurt
An enjoyable read which provided the synopsis of the curated books and the author's input on their significance in how they have influenced the world as we know today.