Synopsis
Historian John E. Wills presents a picture of the world over just one year, a time when only a few travellers and merchants were aware of societies beyond their own. The book reflects the variety, splendour and strangeness of the human condition.
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About the Author
John E. Wills is professor of history at the University of Southern California and the author of many acclaimed works in cultural history.
Review
'The breadth and depth of learning in Wills's book are staggering...the challenge of his global focus is refreshing, and he is capable of vivid beauty' Sunday Times; '1688 teems with life, movement and surprises' The Scotsman
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