The Greatest Books of All Time on Classical Literature
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6097 | The History of Rome | Livy | -27 | Roman | Latin | |
| 14719 | Almagest | Ptolemy | 150 | Greek | Greek | |
| 14757 | The Dyskolos | Menander | -316 | Greek | Ancient greek | |
| 17117 | The PowerBook | Jeanette Winterson | 2000 | British | English |