Top Book Summary in History & Society

A timely examination of the erosion of expert knowledge and its consequences for democracy in the information age.

A thought-provoking exploration of how embracing 'good enough' can lead to greater fulfillment and a more equitable society.

Tactical disruption manual: organizing power for unstoppable social change

Uncover the linguistic tricks cults use to manipulate followers, from religious extremists to fitness gurus and social media influencers.

A provocative exploration of modern myths, exposing hidden ideologies in everyday objects and cultural phenomena of 1950s France.

Explore the evolution of Hecate from powerful deity to mysterious goddess of magic and transitions. Discover her ancient origins, symbolic importance, and enduring influence in both ancient and modern spiritual practices.

Rome's democratic collapse warns modern republics: history repeats itself.

Explore how massive infrastructure investments like Saudi Arabia's $500B NEOM City and China's mega railways are transforming entire regions, pushing engineering boundaries, and becoming testing grounds for smart cities and sustainable innovation.

A philosophical exploration of love, identity, and existential weight amidst political turmoil.

Influential essays advocating for the U.S. Constitution, written by Founding Fathers to persuade states to ratify the document.

Physicists expose postmodern intellectuals' misuse of scientific concepts, challenging relativism and defending rational inquiry in academia.

An exploration of J.G. Ballard's controversial novel 'Crash' and why its cautionary message about our relationship with technology continues to be misinterpreted as celebration rather than critique.

A provocative exploration of American evangelicalism's descent into extremism, blending personal experience with incisive reporting on faith and politics.

Ancient women reclaim their voices from history's greatest war.

Gripping investigation of black-on-black homicides in LA, exposing systemic failures and dedicated detectives fighting for justice.

Exposes the historical and contemporary treatment of non-Muslims under Islamic law and ideology.

Euskal Herriko albiste garrantzitsuenen analisia naiz.eus-etik, Zaldibarko irregulartasunetatik Maddi Ane Txoperenaren garaipeneraino, gizarte-arazoak eta kultur ekimenak aztertuz.

A political scientist examines rising global extremism and warns of potential civil conflict in the United States.