Books that changed the history of the world

From being just a medium to enhance our imagination to becoming a medium of protest and breaking stereotypes, books have done it all.

Books that changed the history of the world
We live in a world surrounded by books. Like every form of art, literature has also evolved with much bolder forms of expression. From being just a medium to enhance our imagination to becoming a medium of protest and breaking stereotypes, books have done it all. Here is a list of five books that changed the history of the world.

The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin

The book by the father of evolution, this book answered all questions about the origin of species.



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The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir
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Vatican placed the book on its banned list. De Beauvoir's bold exploration of female sexuality, including lesbianism and cross-dressing led to the spark.

Elements by Euclid

It is one of the most important maths book of all time, not because of the subject matter, but because of its revolutionary method.

Don Quixote by Cervantes This book is considered the foundation of modern Western literature and one of the earliest canonical novels. This book is an epitome of inspiration and goals.
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Guerrilla Warfare by Che Guevara

The name says it all. One of the greatest book on guerrilla warfare.
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