So, without further ado:
General Histories (covering large sections of history):
The Evolution of Civilizations, by Carroll Quigley. An excellent look back – all the way to the Ice Age and even further.
The Third Wave, by Alvin Toffler. Examines human civilization from its origins to what’s coming next. Chapters 1-10 are a brilliant must read, but the rest of the book is dated and unnecessary.
The State, by Franz Oppenheimer. A serious look at the institution of the State.
The Collapse of Complex Societies, by Joseph Tainter. How centralization has destroyed culture after culture.
Art: A New History, by Paul Johnson. A superb history of art and all that pertains to it, from the beginning of human history.
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