Books that Changed the World
the 50 most influential books in human history
$34.78
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
28 February 2014
Summary
Books That Changed the World: A Journey Through Literary History
Books That Changed the World tells the fascinating stories behind 50 books that, in ways great and small, have changed the course of human history. Andrew Taylor sets each text in its historical context and explores its wider influence and legacy.
Whether he’s discussing the incandescent effect of The Qu’ran, the enduring influence of Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations, of the way in whic…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781782069423 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1782069429 |
| Author: | Andrew Taylor |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Imprint: | Quercus Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 28 February 2014 |
| Weight: | 270g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 22mm |
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‘Fascinating to dip into’ Manchester Evening News.
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About The Author
Andrew Taylor
Andrew Taylor has worked as a journalist in television, newspapers and magazines in Britain and the Middle East and is a regular columnist for the Sunday Times. His authorial credits include The World of Gerard Mercator and A Plum in Your Mouth.
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