The 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written

s/t: The History of Thought from Ancient Times to TodaySure, you've heard of innovative thinkers such as John Locke, Gregor Mendel, and Jean-Paul Sartre. But do you know what they wrote, or what influence their books had on society? You can find it in I The 100 Most Influential Books Ever Written. /I P A chronological history of thought, from ancient China to twentieth century United States, this compendium discusses: UL LI Religious works, such as the Koran and the Bible LI Literature, including I Don Quixote /I and I War and Peace /I LI Scientific treatises, such as Albert Einstein's I Relativity /I LI Philosophical writings, including Immanuel Kant's I Critique of Pure Reason /I LI Political works, such as I Common Sense /I by Thomas Paine P One hundred engaging essays discuss the book's author, its context, and the reasons for its inclusion, creating a collection that will educate, amuse, and inspire readers.