BOOKS have played a vital role in human history, particularly before the revolution led by Caxton’s printing press. In those earlier times, access to books was limited to a small, privileged class. The aristocracy held control over knowledge, aware of its power. Through this monopoly, they were able to dominate and exploit those who remained uneducated. Knowledge, therefore, was not merely a tool of enlightenment but also an instrument of authority and control.

Yet history also shows that certain books broke these barriers and ignited intellectual and social revolutions, leaving an enduring impact across centuries. For instance, Das Kapital by Karl Marx left an indelible mark on the proletariat, exposing the exploitative structures of capitalism and clearly outlining the oppressive nature of the elite class.

Similarly, Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species........

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