Is there any great influential books should I read? I want to read something like The Prince by Machiavelli. I'm interested in any books about anti-semitism, holocaust, genocides, conspiracy, and stuff like that.
Any suggestion?
And anyone knows about "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion"? What do you think about that book?
2007-07-03 06:13:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Geez, I'm not trying to support any anti-semistism or anything out there. I just want to READ it, and I want to know how this book could be so influential, that's it.
I've read Anne Frank, it's pretty easy for me.
2007-07-03 06:21:06 · update #1
try Fear And Loathing On the Campaign Trail 1972 by Hunter S Thompson-it will open your eyes about how top-level politics works
The Art of War by Sun Yatsen(I spelled it wrong) is considered a landmark commentary on conflict
Perceptions Of the Mind by Aldous Huxley is very...interesting.
Maus is a must read if you want to know about the effects of the Holocaust-it was written in comic book form featuring Cats and Mice instead of Nazis and Jews and it won a Pulitzer, among other awards.
Don't waste your time with Protocols-read the DaVinci Code instead-you are less likely to lose your lunch and its far more entertaining if you like conspiracies. If you like that kind of garbage Holy Blood, Holy Grail is supposed to be decent-just don't believe everything you read, kiddo!
2007-07-03 06:48:34 · answer #1 · answered by Vandat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other than The Bible (which is also a must read), there's some good stuff out there.
"The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli is a MUST READ for anyone. If you expect to have a working knowledge of Western Civilization, this is a good place to start.
I would also suggest reading stuff from people like Adam Smith (Scottish economist), Martin Luther (religious reformer), Thomas Aquinas (religious philosopher), John Stuart Mill (philosopher), etc.
2007-07-03 06:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein is perhaps THE seminal book that shaped the 60s. His Farnams Freehold is an excellent diatribe against racism. I personally prefer the book, but To Kill A Mockingbird, in either form, is well worth your time.
As for the protocols of Zion, its a myth spawned by the anti-semites, purporting to be the secret councils of the jewish version of the illuminati. doesn't exist except in the minds of the haters
2007-07-03 06:28:22 · answer #3 · answered by jordemayne 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diary of Anne Frank
Wuthering Heights - Bronte
Pride and Prejudice
A Moveable Feast
2007-07-03 06:24:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Decision Points
2016-05-17 08:31:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"the protocols of the elders of zion" was an awful book. it was a hateful ranting of anti-semetic people. i cannot believe they just released it again!!! by buying the book, you are supporting the racism in america and the world today....
buy anne frank's diary. her story is touching and one out of the vast 6 million stories!
2007-07-03 06:18:34 · answer #6 · answered by bjoanne70 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the most influential book I've read is "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad. If you're looking for a good movie instead, try "Au revoir, les enfants"...
2007-07-03 13:43:51 · answer #7 · answered by A Plague on your houses 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see the topics you have listed as inspirational.... Try Life is so Good by George Dawson or Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom or something like that if you want inspiration.
2007-07-03 06:34:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋