The complete encyclopedia of men
Master yourself.
Build what lasts.
Three volumes on character, civilization, leadership, discipline, strategy, and the practical work of becoming a better man.
116 chapters. One collection to return to.
Three Definitive Volumes
A Complete System for Men
Built for Lifelong Reference
One collection. Every dimension of a man’s life.
From the foundations of character to your place in civilization, to the daily practice of a better life — The King’s Manual brings every part into focus.
Volume II
Man in Civilization
How to think, lead, create, and contribute in the modern world.
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About the collection
A reference for the whole of a man’s life.
Questions about health, work, relationships, and purpose rarely stand alone. The King’s Manual brings the biological, historical, and practical sides of those questions into one collection.
Read it from the beginning or keep it nearby for the chapter you need. The three digital volumes are made for both.
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See what each volume covers.
Each volume stands on its own. Together, they move from the foundations of a man’s life to the world he lives in and the decisions he makes every day.
Volume I / Selected chapters
The Male Brain and Mind
- 01Neuroanatomy and Male Brain Development Across the Lifespan
- 02Cognition, Learning, and Memory
- 03Attention, Focus, and the Architecture of Distraction
Volume II / Selected chapters
Philosophy
- 01Aristotle and Virtue Ethics
- 02Stoicism: Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca
- 03Confucianism and East Asian Ethical Traditions
Volume III / Selected chapters
Wealth
- 01The Psychology of Money
- 02Budgeting and Financial Foundations
- 03Investing and Asset Allocation
Complete contents
116 chapters across 15 parts.
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The complete collection
All three volumes. One lasting reference.
All 116 chapters, the companion workbook, and future revisions in one digital collection.
- Everything in Volumes I, II, and III
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Everything to know before you buy.
You receive all three digital volumes: The Making of a Man, Man in Civilization, and Man in Practice. Together they contain 116 chapters across 15 parts. The companion workbook is included, along with access to future revisions of the purchased files.
Free companion workbook
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128 pages of reflection prompts and practical exercises drawn from the collection. Download it before deciding on the books.