Why it endured
Vaclav Smil uses 71 data-driven stories to correct misconceptions about energy, technology, transportation, and globalization. Bill Gates's favorite author at his most accessible.
What they're saying
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Bill GatesCo-founder of Microsoft
“My favorite author’s new book might be his best one yet. Each chapter covers one of 71 facts about the world that help you understand how history ties together. I unabashedly recommend it to anyone who loves learning.”