Going back as far as the 10th Century BC, when I Ching was nothing more than thoughts scribed onto bamboo and wooden slips, we’ve been captivated by brilliant writing and story telling.

Below we present The 20 Most Popular Books Throughout History, featuring 20 of the most influential books of all time.

From religious texts such as The Holy Bible to revolutionary texts such On the Origin of Species to the pure literary genius found in War and Peace, the following timeline not only highlights the history of blockbuster books, but also some of the most significant dates in human history.

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