Books that Changed the World: Revised Edition

Downs, Robert B.

ISBN 10: 0451626982 / ISBN 13: 9780451626981

Published by Signet, 1956

About this Item

Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or limited writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!

Seller Inventory # S_477063453

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Books that Changed the World: Revised Edition
• Publisher: Signet
• Publication Date: 1956
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0451626982
• ISBN 13: 9780451626981
• Binding: mass_market
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

From the Bible, the Iliad, and the Republic to Civil Disobedience, Das Kapital, and Silent Spring, this revised and greatly expanded edition is a monument to the power of the printed word-an informative discussion of many of the most important works ever created.

About the Author

Robert B. Downs is an author and librarian, born in North Carolina.  Downs was a major advocate for total intellectual freedom and free speech. He spent the majority of his career working against the tyrany of literary censorship. His titles include Books that Changed the World, Famous Books Ancient and Medieval, Freedom of the Press: An Annotated Bibliography, and more.