Written by Will and Ariel Durant, this concise book distills the major themes and insights from their monumental 11-volume 'The Story of Civilization'. It examines the patterns and forces that have shaped human history across various civilizations, offering reflections on the nature of humanity, the role of economics, religion, government, and morality in societal development. The book aims to provide a broad perspective on historical trends and their relevance to contemporary issues.
and it's called lessons from history it's a very short book.
""Ray Dalio recommends this book by Will and Ariel Durant, explicitly stating its title 'lessons from history' and describing it as a short book that condenses their lessons from 5,000 years of history."