The World in Books: 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction

by Kenneth C. Davis

Book Overview

A delightful, inspiring, and idea-rich selection of fifty-two of the best, most important short nonfiction works of all time--from Plato to Michael Pollan and Dante to Joan Didion--chosen by historian, lifelong reader, and bestselling author of Don't Know Much About History.

From ancient times to the present day, The World in Books offers a wide-ranging historical education through pleasure reading--and a fantastic introduction...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1668015595
• ISBN13: 9781668015599
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Scribner Book Company
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.4" x 9.0"