A History of Knowledge: Past, Present, and Future
by Charles Van Doren

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Book Review: "I'll take Ancient Egypt for $400, Alex."
Summary: 5 Stars

1. Van Doren is unintentionally pompous in such a way that we can actually follow along with his incredible intellect. You can't beat the ego factor in this.

2. If you want dates, times and other minutae, it's in there. If you want a good taste (albeit slightly biased) of "real history", there's plenty of this too. A blend achieved by few others.

3. It's a pleasurable read. No...really. While some of the topics may not be right up your alley, the speed and style of writing make these areas not only accessible, but completely bearable.

I have nothing but praise for this work. Read it once and you will feel enriched. Read it again and you just might be ready for the Jeopardy tryouts!

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