THE WORLD IN BOOKS: 52 Works of Great Short Nonfiction

A delightful, inspiring and idea-rich selection of 52 of the best, most important short nonfiction works of all-time--from Plato to Michael Pollan and Dante to Joan Didion. Explore some of the most enduring, influential books ever published, introducing us anew to world-shaping historical figures, events, and ideas. Illus.