Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A Fine first American Edition in an equal dust-jacket.

Koestler's Janus is an ambitious and thoughtful book that offers a unique and provocative perspective on the nature of history and its role in human life. Koestler's thesis is that the two faces of history--the progressive and the regressive--are two sides of the same coin, both of which are necessary for human development.; 8vo; 354 pages.