The Book of General Knowledge

What is this book?

The Book of General Knowledge covers every­thing you need to know to better understand the world around you. Subjects include history, art, money, business, politics, law, math, and sci­ence.

Most topics fit into one page, providing you with enough information to give you a general under­standing of the subject without taking too much of your time. It is a modern take on encyclope­dias of the past.

Why was this book written?

The idea for this book came about because of the surprising absence of a contemporary source of information that of­fers a cohesive, core, “life curriculum” as a guide to what every person should know. At the time of writing this book, most books and online content about general knowledge were more in the quiz or “fun fact” formats, which was not quite “it”.

The Book of General Knowledge aims to make it easy and enjoyable for anyone to expand their knowledge across a variety of subjects through concise topics, engaging visuals, and “aesthetic” presentation.

The topics in this book include things you may have learned at school or uni­versity, events you see referenced in museums or monuments, famous art, and terms you come across when reading the news.

Its design was inspired by vintage bookstores in London, where you can find beautiful, high-quality books from centuries ago that still stand the test of time.

Who is this book for?

This book is truly for everyone. It covers various top­ics appropriate for most ages and social sit­uations. It is helpful if you want to refresh your memory on things you learned in the past but may have forgotten over the years; if your knowledge is concentrated on a handful of areas and you would like to expand your horizons and become more well-rounded; or if you want to have more small-talk topics for conversa­tions in professional or casual settings. This book is also generally appropriate for children, who can read it to familiarize themselves with various subjects, which will make it easier for them when they learn those in school.

It is intended to be a staple in every household – you can read this book on your own or enjoy it to­gether with your friends and family, learning new things together as an offline activity.

How to get the most out of this book?

The Book of General Knowledge was made with care and attention to detail and is meant to be a trusted source of knowledge, serving as a foundation to build your education upon. It can be read at any pace – one topic at a time at your leisure, or more intensively and even all at once. Revisions are highly encouraged when you want to refresh your memory or simply enjoy the visuals.