# The World in Books: 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction - Hardcover

by **Kenneth C. Davis** (Author)

**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 to some of the most thought-provoking, profound, and interesting nonfiction works of all time. From Sun Tzu's _The Art of War_ to bell hooks's _All About Love_, as well as such recent classics as Barbara Ehrenreich's _Nickel and Dimed_ and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's _We Should All Be Feminists_, Davis's guide suggests a world of nonfiction books and explains just why they're so historically meaningful and culturally relevant today.

The perfect guide for the modern-day reader, these fifty-two selections provide an ideal way to explore some of the most enduring, influential books ever published, introducing us anew to world-shaping historical figures, events, and ideas.

### Author Biography

Kenneth C. Davis has lived a life in books. He is the _New York Times_ bestselling author of _America's Hidden History_ and _Don't Know Much About History_, which gave rise to his series of books and audiobooks on a range of subjects, including mythology, the Bible, geography, and the Civil War. His most recent work is _Great Short Books: A Year of Reading--Briefly_. Davis's work has appeared in _The New York Times, The Washington Post_, and _Smithsonian_ magazine, among other publications. He has appeared on national television and radio shows, including _CBS This Morning, Today_, and NPR. He lives in the West Village of New York City with his wife, Joann Davis.

**Number of Pages:** 464

**Dimensions:** 1.5 x 9 x 6.4 IN

**Publication Date:** October 08, 2024

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