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Twelve Against the Gods: The Story of Adventure

The Story of Adventure

by William Bolitho · 1929 · 302 pages

Elon Musk
Elon Musk
Tai Lopez
Tai Lopez
Recommended by 2 elites

Recommended by 2 Elites

Elon Musk

Tai Lopez

About This Book

A collection of biographical essays exploring the lives of twelve historical figures, including Alexander the Great, Casanova, and Napoleon. The work examines the nature of adventure and the inherent conflict between individual non-conformity and established societal order.

Genres

Biography & MemoirPhilosophyHistory

Topics

AdventureAmbitionHistorical BiographyLeadershipNon ConformityRisk Taking

Book Details

Published

1929

Pages

302

Language

en

ISBN

9781635765397

Audiobook Available

15h 35m
Narrated by Ric Jerrom

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