Books That Changed the World tells the fascinating stories behind 50 books that,
in ways great and small, have changed the course of human history. Andrew Taylo
r sets each text in its historical context and explores its wider influence and
legacy. Whether he's discussing the incandescent effect of The Qu'ran, the endur
ing influence of Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations, of the way in which Uncle Tom's
Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe galavanized the anti-slavery movement, Taylor ha
s written a stirring and informative testament to human ingenuity and endeavour.
Ranging from The Iliad to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the Kama
Sutra to Lady Chatterley's Lover, this is the ultimate, thought-provoking read
for book-lovers everywhere.
