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    (By Andrew R. Wilson)

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    Author Andrew R. Wilson
    “Book Descriptions: Certain works of literature, history, science, philosophy, political theory and religion offer powerful examples of how books can spark revolutions, birth great religions, spur scientific advancements, shape world economies, teach us new ways of thinking, and much more. And with this fascinating collection crafted from our extensive library of courses, you can now get a single course that represents 36 of our best lectures on literary works that changed the world.

    In the company of an unparalleled roster of award-winning professors from a range of disciplines, you'll get fresh perspectives on books you only thought you knew - and intriguing introductions to some works you may not have known played key roles in getting us to where we are today. These include The Analects, the Liber Abaci, A Dictionary of the English Language, The Jungle, The Feminine Mystique, and more.

    If you've taken another course with these professors before, get a reminder of just why you enjoyed them. And if you've never heard some of them before, who knows? You may just discover your next favorite Great Courses professor. More than that, you'll rediscover just how powerful the printed word can be. You'll also learn how the mark of a truly great book isn't that it just changes the lives of individual readers-but the lives of entire civilizations.”

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    Book 1

    Turning Points in Modern History

    ★★★★★

    Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius

    Book 1

    Great Mythologies of the World

    ★★★★★

    Grant L. Voth

    Book 1

    Neurodiversity and the Myth of Normal

    ★★★★★

    Kyler Shumway

    Book 1

    Dante's Divine Comedy

    ★★★★★

    William R. Cook

    Book 1

    Banned Books, Burned Books: Forbidden Literary Works

    ★★★★★

    Maureen Corrigan

    Book 1

    Shocking Psychological Studies and the Lessons They Teach

    ★★★★★

    Thad A. Polk

    Book 1

    12 Essential Scientific Concepts

    ★★★★★

    Indre Viskontas

    Book 1

    From Jesus to Constantine: A History of Early Christianity

    ★★★★★

    Bart D. Ehrman

    Book 1

    Heroes and Legends: The Most Influential Characters of Literature

    ★★★★★

    Thomas A. Shippey

    Book 1

    Espionage and Covert Operations: A Global History

    ★★★★★

    Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius

    Book 1

    America After the Cold War: The First Thirty Years

    ★★★★★

    Patrick N. Allitt

    Book 1

    The Science of Sci-Fi: From Warp Speed to Interstellar Travel

    ★★★★★

    Erin Macdonald

    Book 1

    Language Families of the World

    ★★★★★

    John McWhorter

    Book 1

    Common Sense

    ★★★★★

    Thomas Paine

    Book 1

    36 Revolutionary Figures of History

    ★★★★★

    Allen C. Guelzo

    Book 1

    A New History of Life

    ★★★★★

    Stuart Sutherland