Authors: Herodotus, 481? BCE-421? BCE

In Productivity

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Los nueve libros de la Historia (2 de 2)" by Herodotus is a historical work written in the 5th century BC. This founding work of Western history chronicles the rise of the Persian Empire and the dramatic Greco-Persian Wars. Herodotus frames the conflict as a clash between slavery and freedom, drawing on extensive travels and interviews. The narrat...

Authors: Pimentel, Alberto, 1849-1925

In Economics

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Nervosos, Lymphaticos e Sanguineos" by Alberto Pimentel is a literary treatise written in the late 19th century. The book explores the intersection of physiology and literature, examining how different temperaments—nervous, lymphatic, and sanguine—affect writers and their styles. The opening portions suggest that the text discusses notable literar...

Authors: Hobbes, Thomas, 1588-1679

In Leadership

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Leviathan" by Thomas Hobbes is a philosophical treatise published in 1651. Written during the English Civil War, it explores the structure of society and legitimate government through social contract theory. Hobbes argues that humanity's natural state is a brutal "war of all against all," driven by individual appetites and the fear of violent deat...

Authors: Reinhardt, Ludwig, 1864-1921

In Business

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Kulturgeschichte der Nutzpflanzen, Band IV, 2. Hälfte" by Ludwig Reinhardt is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the history and cultural significance of various agricultural plants, particularly focusing on their development, cultivation, and use throughout human history. It offers an in-depth examinatio...

Authors: Pushkin, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1799-1837

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By Ronald Gonzalez

"La fille du capitaine" by Aleksandr Sergeevich Pushkin is a historical novel first published in 1836. Set during Pugachev's Rebellion of 1773-1774, it follows young officer Pyotr Grinyov as he navigates love, loyalty, and survival. When the rebel leader Pugachev captures his fortress, Pyotr must balance his duty to the Russian Empire with an unexp...

Authors: Tanmengdaoren

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By Ronald Gonzalez

"彭公案" by Tanmengdaoren is a historical fiction novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character 彭公 (Pang Gong), who has been appointed as the magistrate of Sanhe County. As he embarks on his journey to his new post, he encounters various challenges and conflicts that set the stage for his efforts to maintain ju...

Authors: Boileau Despréaux, Nicolas, 1636-1711

In Economics

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Le Lutrin, poème héroï-comique" by Nicolas Boileau Despréaux is a mock-heroic poem published between 1672 and 1683. The work transforms a trivial dispute between a treasurer and a cantor into an epic parody, demonstrating that grand poetic forms can elevate even the most insignificant subjects. Unlike other parodies of its time, Boileau builds a s...

Authors: Various

In Leadership

By Ronald Gonzalez

"Labors in the Vineyard" by Various is a collection of faith-promoting narratives written in the late 19th century. The book is designed for the instruction and encouragement of young Latter-day Saints and compiles firsthand accounts of the experiences and challenges faced by early Mormon missionaries. The narratives cover diverse missions, includi...

Authors: Faguet, Émile, 1847-1916

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By Ronald Gonzalez

"Études Littéraires; dix-huitième siècle" by Émile Faguet is a critical analysis written in the late 19th century focusing on the literature of the 18th century. This work delves into the ideas and influences of major writers from that era, such as Pierre Bayle, Montesquieu, Voltaire, and Rousseau, examining how their thoughts reflect the broader c...