The Greek Myths is both a literary presentation and a speculative analysis of the mythology of ancient Greece. The myths are retold by nameless narrators in prosaic style mimicking classical Greek oratory; they communicate the stories of the gods, heroes, monsters, and wars that shaped the cultural and religious identity of ancient Greece. The theoretical sections of the book, rejected by modern science, speculate on a matriarchal cult that predeceased ancient Greek culture.
The Worldly Philosophers: The Lives, Times and Ideas of the Great Economic Thinkers is a widely-read 1953 book by Robert L. Heilbroner. Heilbroner outlines his theory that while in less developed societies humans find themselves in a balance between cooperation and selfishness in their struggle for survival, in advanced societies where survival is less of an issue, this balance is thrown off, risking societal breakdown. As a result, societies have dealt with this problem through authoritarianism, tradition and the economic market. The book then examines the theories of famous economists.