A Brief History of Equality

This book is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the history of inequality and how it has affected society.

With a focus on the grand sweep of history, Piketty guides readers through the great movements that have shaped the modern world, including the growth of capitalism, revolutions, imperialism, slavery, wars, and the building of the welfare state.

Through it all, he shows how human societies have moved fitfully toward a more just distribution of income and assets, a reduction of racial and gender inequalities, and greater access to health care, education, and the rights of citizenship.

Despite the challenges and setbacks along the way, Piketty offers a surprisingly optimistic view of history, reminding us that our rough march forward is political and ideological, an endless fight against injustice.

With elegance and concision, Piketty shows how we can learn from the past to build a better future for all.