100 books that changed the world
Christianson, Scott2018
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A chronological survey of the world's most influential books. Many books have become classics, must-reads or overnight publishing sensations, but how many can genuinely claim to have changed the way we see and think? In 100 Books that Changed the World, prize-winning author Scott Christianson brings together an exceptional collection of truly groundbreaking books - from scriptures that founded religions, to scientific treatises that challenged beliefs, to novels that kick-started literary genres. This elegantly designed book offers a sweeping, chronological survey of the most important books from around the globe, from the earliest illuminated manuscripts to the age of the ebook publication.
Main title:
100 books that changed the world / Scott Christianson and Colin Salter.
Author:
Christianson, Scott, authorSalter, Colin, author
Imprint:
London : Batsford, 2018.©2018.
Collation:
224 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9781849944519
Dewey class:
028
Language:
English
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BRN:
472980