The Greatest British Books of All Time on Progress
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Headlong Hall | Thomas Love Peacock | 1816 | British | English | |
| 10282 | The Ascent Of Man | Jacob Bronowski | 1973 | British | English | |
| 13256 | The Great Escape | Angus Deaton | 2013 | British | English | |
| 14519 | The Rational Optimist | Matt Ridley | 2010 | British | English | |
| 14759 | The Outline Of History | H. G. Wells | 1920 | British | English | |
| 15897 | The Social Function Of Science | J. D. Bernal | 1939 | British | English | |
| 16588 | Profiles Of The Future | Arthur C. Clarke | 1962 | British | English | |
| 17119 | The Shock Of The Old | David Edgerton | 2006 | British | English | |
| 17119 | Pandaemonium | Humphrey Jennings | 1985 | British | English |