Chapter 1 What’s Natasha’s Dance by Orlando Figes “Natasha’s Dance: A Cultural History of Russia” is a non-fiction book written by Orlando Figes. It was published in 2002 and explores the artistic, literary, and cultural history of Russia from the eighteenth century to the present day. The book takes its name from a scene in … Read more
Chapter 1 What’s When Books Went to War by Molly Guptill Manning “When Books Went to War” by Molly Guptill Manning is a non-fiction book that explores the role of books during World War II. It focuses on the story of the Armed Services Editions (ASE), a series of paperback books specially designed and printed … Read more
Chapter 1 What’s Embracing Defeat by John W. Dower “Embracing Defeat” is a book written by John W. Dower, an American historian, and it explores the aftermath of World War II in Japan. The book primarily focuses on the period from the end of the war in 1945 until the early 1950s, delving into the … Read more
Chapter 1 What’s A Troublesome Inheritance by Nicholas Wade “A Troublesome Inheritance: Genes, Race and Human History” is a book written by Nicholas Wade, a former science reporter for The New York Times. Published in 2014, it delves into the intersection of genetics, race, and human history. The book explores the role of genetics in … Read more
Chapter 1 What’s No Future Without Forgiveness by Desmond Tutu “No Future Without Forgiveness” is a book written by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. In this book, Tutu reflects on his experiences as the Chair of the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) following the fall of apartheid in South Africa. The book focuses on the … Read more
Chapter 1 What’s Vermeer’s Hat by Timothy Brook “Vermeer’s Hat: The Seventeenth Century and the Dawn of the Global World” is a book written by Timothy Brook. It explores the global connections and networks that existed during the 17th century, as seen through the lens of the renowned Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer and his works. … Read more
Chapter 1 What’s Why the West Rules for Now by Ian Morris “Why the West Rules for Now” is a book written by Ian Morris, a British archaeologist and historian. In the book, Morris explores the reasons behind the rise of Western civilization and its current global dominance. Morris takes a long-term historical perspective and … Read more
Chapter 1 What’s The Rise and Fall of American Growth by Robert J. Gordon “The Rise and Fall of American Growth: The U.S. Standard of Living since the Civil War” is a book written by economist Robert J. Gordon. Published in 2016, it explores the history of American economic growth and its impact on the … Read more
