The works of Aristotle; there is probably no more influential set of works that will ever exist.
The translation of his works, into “modern” European languages (Latin, French etc…) can be credibly argued was the beginning of the Renaissance; which lead to the Scientific Revolution and The Enlightenment.
The Islamic Golden Age also has roots in Aristotle’s work, his and other ancient scholars writings were translated into Arabic; enriching the thought of the many great philosophers of Arabic world. Which (among other things) gave us the basis for modern mathematics.
The works of Aristotle; there is probably no more influential set of works that will ever exist.
The translation of his works, into “modern” European languages (Latin, French etc…) can be credibly argued was the beginning of the Renaissance; which lead to the Scientific Revolution and The Enlightenment.
The Islamic Golden Age also has roots in Aristotle’s work, his and other ancient scholars writings were translated into Arabic; enriching the thought of the many great philosophers of Arabic world. Which (among other things) gave us the basis for modern mathematics.