Most Important Books Ever (no order)

A Listmania! list by surfingsimon (Edinburgh)
 
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China
1.  Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China by Jung Chang
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  "An accurate and personal account of recent Chidese histroy"
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The Republic (Penguin Classics)
2.  The Republic (Penguin Classics) by Plato
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  "Applies the principles of philosophy to political affairs"
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The Politics (Classics)
3.  The Politics (Classics) by Aristotle
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  "One of the most influential texts in the history of political thought"
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The Wealth of Nations: Books I-III
4.  The Wealth of Nations: Books I-III by Adam Smith
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  "Founding book of modern economics"
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The Wealth of Nations: IV-V
5.  The Wealth of Nations: IV-V by Adam Smith
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  "Next and last books in the series"
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