Short studies on great subjects vs The Age of Reason: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Theology, Christianity, Essays, Philosophy

Cover of Short studies on great subjects

Short studies on great subjects James Anthony Froude · 1867 ★★★★☆ 3.9 398 pages · ≈ 7 h 22 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Age of Reason

The Age of Reason Thomas Paine · 1794 ★★★★☆ 4.0 95 pages · ≈ 1 h 46 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 4.0 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Age of Reason is the quicker read — about 1 hours vs 7 for Short studies on great subjects.

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