George Seldes Ordine dei libri

Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. Scholars have highlighted its importance, indicating that it offers valuable insights into historical and societal contexts.

This collection focuses on republishing classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, which have become rare and costly. The editions aim to provide affordable access to these timeless texts while preserving the original content and artwork, ensuring that readers can enjoy high-quality versions of these historical works.

The book serves as a comprehensive anthology of influential ideas that have shaped global intellectual history. Compiled by George Seldes, a significant figure in American journalism, it features a diverse range of thoughts from various disciplines, including philosophy, poetry, and economics, spanning from ancient Greece to modern America. Seldes's extensive research highlights the seminal concepts that continue to impact contemporary thought, making this work a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the foundations of modern intellectual discourse.

George Seldes didn't just report history--he made it. The gadfly of American journalism interviewed all of the important men of his generation ranging from Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin, to FDR and Harry Truman. Seldes' weekly newsletter In Fact put newspapers to the test of honesty and accuracy. Seldes books such as Lords Of The Press are still used in journalism schools. This collection of his finest writing offers a sweeping view of the twentieth century.

Upon its first publication in 1985, George Seldes The Great Thoughts instantly took its place as a classic. This treasure house of the seminal ideas that shaped the intellectual history of the world--from Abelard to Zola, ancient Greece to contemporary America--has been revised and updated to reflect the global upheaval of the past decade.