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Jun 14, 2011 the 100 greatest nonfiction books after keen debate at the guardian s books desk, this is our list of the very best factual writing, organised by category, and then by date. A truelife fable of money, sex, and politics, choire sichas very recent history. In the beginning was information answers in genesis. The 100 greatest nonfiction books books the guardian. History today is the worlds most respected history magazine. Letter to the editor, co charlotte sun, 23170 harborview road, charlotte harbor, fl 33980.
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