6 min read ⌚ A Family Memoir The two role models in Senator John McCain’s life were both admirals: his granddad, John (Stew) Sidney McCain Sr. and his dad, John (Jack) Sidney McCain Jr. Who Should Read “Faith of my Fathers”? And Why? In this personal history, U.S. Senator John McCain writes about the persons and […]
Category: History & Biographies
False Prophets Summary
5 min read ⌚ The Gurus Who Created Modern Management and Why Their Ideas Are Bad for Businesses Today Americans have always strived toward building a democratic, egalitarian country. However, managers and management gurus have somehow figured out a way to “deceive” the public and vend the country to corporate associations. Who Should Read “False Prophets”? […]
And the Money Kept Rolling In (and Out) Summary
4 min read ⌚ Wall Street, the IMF, and the Bankrupting of Argentina At the outset of the 20th century, Argentina was one of the wealthiest nations in the world and appeared to be on the right path to lasting prosperity. However, as it usually happens with things that are “too good, too fast,” the nation […]
In Spite of the Gods Summary
4 min read ⌚ The Rise of Modern India To begin with, the transformation is perhaps the most challenging part. Witnessing comes secondary. Who Should Read “In Spite of the Gods”? And Why? Its spiritual path is probably the most significant indicator of India’s culture and technological development. However, even religiousness comes at a price. “In […]
A Splendid Exchange Summary
5 min read ⌚ How Trade Shaped the World Nowadays people are used to buying goods from other states, no matter how far they are. Foreign trading has always been a part of human’s lives and played an essential role in society’s development. Who Should Read “A Splendid Exchange”? And Why? For instance, he demystifies the […]
The Consolation of Philosophy Summary
5 min read ⌚ How a condemned Roman back in the 6th century found the strength to confront himself using only the “mysterious” Christian philosophy. We present you several intriguing stories bundled up into one summary. Who Should Read “The Consolation of Philosophy”? And Why? Christian society remained strict and inflexible, bypassing any links to past. […]
The End of Faith Summary
4 min read ⌚ Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason Ever since the beginnings of religion, some people were not entirely taken by it. But as the world evolves, a significant number of people overthrow faith and the worldview it creates. Who Should Read “The End of Faith”? And Why? One of his central questions […]
Collapse of an Empire Summary
4 min read ⌚ Lessons for Modern Russia Are you a history lover? Soviet Union’s breakdown wasn’t the end of the ex-socialist republics. Get the big picture of how The Russian Federation managed to conduct political reforms. Who Should Read “Collapse of an Empire”? And Why? In the light of discovery, people need to adopt a […]
The Equity Culture Summary
5 min read ⌚ The Story of the Global Stock Market As market trading had its ups and downs throughout history, counter-effects emerged: people learned the impact of risk, the probability of its arising, and evaluation of side-effects. Who Should Read “The Equity Culture”? And Why? Many quotes and examples from renowned market theorists, such as […]
Alexander the Great’s Art of Strategy Summary
5 min read ⌚ Lessons from the Great Empire Builder Leadership according to Alexander the Great: If you think you rule the world, maybe you do. Take this journey, and watch your wisdom expanding. Who Should Read “Alexander the Great’s Art of Strategy”? And Why? Partha Bose agrees that “Alexander the Great’s Art of Strategy” book […]
