A Study of History vs Homo Ludens: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Civilisation, Philosophie, Civilization, Philosophy

Cover of A Study of History

A Study of History Arnold J. Toynbee · 1900 ★★★★☆ 4.2 12 pages · ≈ 13 min · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of Homo Ludens

Homo Ludens Johan Huizinga · 1938 ★★★★☆ 4.0 232 pages · ≈ 4 h 18 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 4.2 vs 4.0 — either is a safe pick by score.
A Study of History is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 4 for Homo Ludens.

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