Italy, A Short History – Harry Hearder
A brief history of Italy
History
The Dangerous Life and Ideas of Diogenes the Cynic – Jean-Manuel Roubineau
It does feel like we know little about figures from antiquity. I am glad this book shines some light on one of them
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X – Malcolm X
Truly and exceptional book
Aristotle’s Children – Richard E. Rubenstein
There is a belief that Greek philosophy informs the modern world, but for a period of history Greek philosophy was largely gone from Europe.
The Book – Kieth Houston
It is a book. About the book. Not ‘books’, but about the book itself. As in the technology.
Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever – John McWhorter
John McWhorter is a favorite of mine, so I am admittedly biased. But I enjoyed it.
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The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science – Richard Holmes
You can define your education by answering the question “Name notable figures from the Romantic period”. The answer, apparently, should all be scientists.
Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor E. Frankl
A fascinating cross between a self-help book and a memoir, although the former falls a little short.
Long Walk to Freedom – Nelson Mandela
Some people really have earned the status of hero when we consider history.
Failures in Polymathy 