8 min read ⌚ Our “Unbroken Summary” recaps the life of an athlete, who later became a survivor. The legend of Louis Zamperini will continue to echo through time; a story about a man who despite all the odds managed to conquer the hearts of many throughout the world. A World War II Story of Survival, […]
8 min read ⌚ OUr “Killing the Rising Sun Summary” includes a short recapitulation of the Pacific War and a long justification of why the U.S. had no choice but to use the atomic bomb to win it. How America Vanquished World War II Japan The Second World War was the most global war in […]
5 min read ⌚ Bell Labs and the Great Age of American Innovation The Great Age keeps moving full-steam ahead, striking every corner of the world. Neglecting the modern equipment and technology leads to disastrous results. This preview will give you a couple of inside information about Bell Labs, and their intentions. Who Should Read “The […]
5 min read ⌚ Money’s Prophets 1798–1848 We all strive for money, and ways to survive. Rothschilds realized that people will always be in need of financing and increasing their wealth. Therefore, their banking business continues to support various causes, for certain compensation. Who Should Read “The House Of Rothschild”? And Why? The bottom line is […]
6 min read ⌚ A Short History of Private Life We have already grown accustomed to reading short histories of the world told through different prisms, ranging from glasses to globalization. In fact, Britain’s most beloved foreigner Bill Bryson has authored one of those himself – our favorite, “A Short History of Nearly Everything”. “At Home” […]
3 min read ⌚ From Ancient Myths to Han Solo “The Power of Myth” takes you back to the beginning of myths and explains their meaning. About Joseph Campbell Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) was an American author, mythologist, and lecturer, best known for his studies of comparative religion and mythology. “The Power of Myth PDF Summary” We […]
7 min read ⌚ They say that history is the mother of all sciences. Some people misunderstand this to mean that all other sciences have stemmed from the science of history. But, that’s beside the point. The real point is that, no matter which science you’re currently interested in, you can’t make any progress if […]
6 min read ⌚ An American Life If, as Carlyle says, “the history of the world is but the biography of great men,” Walter Isaacson is surely one of the greatest modern historians. And the second man he chose to write about – possibly the greatest figure in American history. A match made in heaven. And […]
3 min read ⌚ One Man’s Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West “Escape from Camp 14” is the story of Shin who, until now, remains the only person who was born in a labor camp in North Korea, and has escaped. About Blaine Harden Blaine Harden is a foreign correspondent and an author. […]
3 min read ⌚ South Afrika’s only way to change is “Laying Ghosts to Rest”. About Mamphela Ramphele Mamphela Ramphele is an author, the former vice chancellor of the University of Cape Town, the former managing director of the World Bank and is a chairman of Circle Capital Ventures in South Africa. “Laying Ghosts to […]
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