Spycraft
War & Strategy
Spycraft
Robert Wallace and H. Keith Melton
Reveals the world of espionage and spy technology.
Man Without A Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin
War & Strategy
Man Without A Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin
Masha Gessen
Explores the rise of Vladimir Putin and his leadership in Russia.
The Ministry of Ungentlymanly Warfare
War & Strategy
The Ministry of Ungentlymanly Warfare
Damien Lewis
Chronicles the covert operations of British special forces during WWII.
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
War & Strategy
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Examines Lincoln's leadership and his ability to work with political rivals.
Operation Mincemeat
War & Strategy
Operation Mincemeat
Ben Macintyre
ells the astonishing true story of a WWII deception operation.
The Wise Man: Six Friends and the World They Made
War & Strategy
The Wise Man: Six Friends and the World They Made
Walter Isaacson and Evan Thomas
Explores the lives and influence of key figures in American foreign policy.
Presidential Leadership: Rating the Best and the Worst in the White House
War & Strategy
Presidential Leadership: Rating the Best and the Worst in the White House
James Taranto and Leonard Leo
Evaluates the leadership of U.S. presidents throughout history.
Thirteen Days: A Memoir of The Cuban Missile Crisis
War & Strategy
Thirteen Days: A Memoir of The Cuban Missile Crisis
Robert F. Kennedy
Provides an inside account of the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Diplomacy
War & Strategy
Offers insights into diplomacy and statecraft from one of the most prominent diplomats of the 20th century.
The Conquerors: Roosevelt, Truman and the Destruction of Hitlers Germany
War & Strategy
The Conquerors: Roosevelt, Truman and the Destruction of Hitlers Germany
Michel R. Beschloss
Examines the decisions made by Roosevelt and Truman regarding post-WWII Germany.
Nicomachean Ethics
Wealth Accumulation
Nicomachean Ethics
Aristotle
Discusses ethics and virtues, which are essential for personal and financial success
The Book of Proverbs
Wealth Accumulation
The Book of Proverbs
Bible
Offers practical wisdom on various aspects of life, including finances.
The Discourses
Wealth Accumulation
Explores Stoic philosophy, which emphasizes self-control and rationality in managing wealth.
The Richest Man in Babylon
Wealth Accumulation
The Richest Man in Babylon
George Samuel Clason
Offers timeless financial advice through parables set in ancient Babylon.
The Wealth of Nations
Wealth Accumulation
The Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith
A foundational work in economics, it explores the principles of wealth creation.
The Sayings of Confucius
Wealth Accumulation
The Sayings of Confucius
Confucius
Contains wisdom on ethics, governance, and personal conduct.
The Analects
Wealth Accumulation
Contains the sayings and ideas of Confucius on various aspects of life, including wealth.
Letters to Lucilius
Wealth Accumulation
Letters to Lucilius
Seneca
Contains Stoic wisdom on money, wealth, and living a virtuous life.
The Art of Happiness
Wealth Accumulation
The Art of Happiness
Epicurus
Explores Epicurean philosophy, which values simple living and happiness over excessive wealth.
The Enchiridion
Wealth Accumulation
Provides practical advice on living a good life, which includes financial prudence.
On the Shortness of Life
Wealth Accumulation
On the Shortness of Life
Seneca
Discusses the value of time and how it relates to wealth and well-being.
The Last Days of Socrates
Wealth Accumulation
The Last Days of Socrates
Plato
Chronicles Socrates' defense of his philosophical beliefs, including his views on wealth.
The Golden Sayings of Epictetus
Wealth Accumulation
The Golden Sayings of Epictetus
Epictetus
Offers concise Stoic wisdom on life and wealth.
The Odes
Wealth Accumulation
Contains poems on various topics, including the pursuit of wealth and pleasure.
The Ethics of Aristotle
Wealth Accumulation
The Ethics of Aristotle
Aristotle
Provides an in-depth exploration of Aristotle's ethical philosophy, including its relevance to wealth.
The Fragments
Wealth Accumulation
Contains fragments of Heraclitus' philosophy, including insights on change and wealth.
The Gospel of Wealth
Wealth Accumulation
The Gospel of Wealth
Andrew Carnegie
Discusses the responsibility of the wealthy to use their wealth for the greater good.
Progress and Poverty
Wealth Accumulation
Progress and Poverty
Henry George
Explores economic inequality and proposes a single tax on land to address it.
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Wealth Accumulation
The Theory of Moral Sentiments
Adam Smith
Focuses on the moral and ethical foundations of economic behavior.
The Communist Manifesto
Wealth Accumulation
The Communist Manifesto
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
Advocates for workers' rights and the redistribution of wealth.
The Principles of Political Economy and Taxation
Wealth Accumulation
The Principles of Political Economy and Taxation
David Ricardo
Discusses the theory of comparative advantage and its implications for international trade.
The Man versus The State
Wealth Accumulation
The Man versus The State
Herbert Spencer
Argues for limited government intervention in economic and social matters.
The Theory of Money and Credit
Wealth Accumulation
The Theory of Money and Credit
Ludwig von Mises
Explores the role of money in the economy and the dangers of inflation.
The Age of Turbulence
Wealth Accumulation
The Age of Turbulence
Alan Greenspan
- Offers insights into the U.S. economy and the role of the Federal Reserve.
The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money
Wealth Accumulation
The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money
John Maynard Keynes
Introduces Keynesian economics and the role of government in managing the economy.
The Road to Serfdom
Wealth Accumulation
The Road to Serfdom
Friedrich Hayek
Warns against the dangers of collectivism and government control of the economy.
The Interpretation of Financial Statements
Wealth Accumulation
The Interpretation of Financial Statements
Benjamin Graham
Provides a guide to understanding financial statements for investment purposes.
The Intelligent Investor
Wealth Accumulation
The Intelligent Investor
Benjamin Graham
A classic on value investing and stock market principles.
The Essays of Warren Buffett
Wealth Accumulation
The Essays of Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett and Lawrence A. Cunningham
Cunningham - Offers insights from one of the most successful investors in history.
The Market Wizards
Wealth Accumulation
The Market Wizards
Jack D. Schwager
Interviews with successful traders and investors, offering insights into their strategies.
Manias, Panics, and Crashes
Wealth Accumulation
Manias, Panics, and Crashes
Charles P. Kindleberger
Explores the history of financial crises and their causes.
Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
Wealth Accumulation
Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
Charles Mackay
Charles Mackay - Examines the psychological factors behind financial bubbles and crashes.
The Millionaire Next Door
Wealth Accumulation
The Millionaire Next Door
Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
Examines the habits of wealthy individuals and the concept of "prodigious accumulators of wealth."
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Wealth Accumulation
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Robert Kiyosaki
Advocates for financial education and assets over liabilities.