Best Civilization

Will and Ariel Durant, authors of the massive 'Story of Civilization,' distilled their lifetime of research into this slim, profound volume. 'The Lessons of History' examines the recurring patterns in...

Jared Diamonds Pulitzer Prize-winning book attempts to answer why some civilizations flourished while others did not. By looking at environmental and geographical factors rather than racial or cultura...

7 Wonders is a civilization-building game where players lead one of the seven great cities of the ancient world. Over three ages, you gather resources, develop commercial routes, and affirm your milit...

7 Wonders Duel is widely considered the best two-player board game on the market. It distills the civilization-building experience into a tight, tense card-drafting game. Players compete to build wond...

Age of Empires IV successfully modernizes the classic RTS formula while retaining the soul of the original series. It features distinct civilizations that play very differently, a robust campaign mode...

William Goldings 'Lord of the Flies' is a chilling, allegorical novel about a group of boys stranded on an island who descend into savagery. It is a profound exploration of human nature, the fragility...

Toby Wilkinson provides a comprehensive and engaging history of Ancient Egypt, from the first pharaohs to the final conquest by Rome. He moves beyond the romanticized view of Egypt to explore the real...