Books That Changed the World: The 50 Most Influential Books in Human History

Andrew Taylor

ISBN 10: 1847242545 / ISBN 13: 9781847242549

Published by Quercus, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Books That Changed the World: The 50 Most Influential Books in Human History
• Publisher: Quercus
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847242545
• ISBN 13: 9781847242549
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Good

About this title

Synopsis

Books from every field of human creativity and intellectual endeavor - from poetry to politics, from fiction to philosophy, from theology to anthropology, and from economics to physics – have been selected to create a rounded and satisfying picture of how 50 towering achievements of the human intellect have built our societies, shaped our values, enhanced our understanding of the nature of the world, enabled technological advancements, and reflected our concerns and dilemmas, strengths and failings. In a series of engaging and lively essays, Andrew Taylor sets each work and its author firmly in historical context, summarizes the content of the work in question, and explores its wider influence and legacy. A fascinating and richly informative read.

About the Author

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.