Thirty books that influenced the world
How many of these classic works have you read?
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BBC Culture recently released a list of the top 100 books that have influenced the world, stood the test of time, and changed society. They were ranked according to votes from 108 experts across 35 countries. The results may surprise you!
Click through the gallery to see the top 30 and learn a bit about each one.
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