compendium
definition
a brief summary or collection of concise information on a particular subject
example
The book serves as a comprehensive compendium of historical events, providing detailed insights into significant moments in time.
synonyms
summarydigestanthology
word origin — from Latin 'compendium', meaning 'a summary, a gathering together', from 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'pendere' meaning 'to weigh'