The Greatest Books of All Time Set in Americas
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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 759 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.
| Rank | Book | Authors | Year | Country | Language | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1384 | Guns, Germs, and Steel | Jared Diamond | 1997 | American | English | |
| 2999 | The Rise of the West | William H. McNeill | 1963 | American | English | |
| 16687 | The Principal Navigations | Richard Hakluyt | 1589 | British | English | |
| 17117 | Plagues And People | William H. McNeill | 1976 | American | English | |
| 17117 | The Discoverers | Daniel J. Boorstin | 1983 | American | English |