A History of the World in 100 Objects

MacGregor, Neil

ISBN 10: 0670022705 / ISBN 13: 9780670022700

Published by Viking, 2011

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NOT an ex library book. 707 pages including the index. Dust jacket has 1/4" tear top of spine, no chips. Price is not clipped.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of the World in 100 Objects
• Publisher: Viking
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0670022705
• ISBN 13: 9780670022700
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: First edition, complete line of .
• Condition: near fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: near fine

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Synopsis

From the renowned director of the British Museum, a kaleidoscopic history of humanity told through things we have made.

When did people first start to wear jewelry or play music? When were cows domesticated and why do we feed their milk to our children? Where were the first cities and what made them succeed? Who invented math-or came up with money?

The history of humanity is a history of invention and innovation, as we have continually created new items to use, to admire, or to leave our mark on the world. In this original and thought-provoking book, Neil MacGregor, director of the British Museum, has selected one hundred man-made artifacts, each of which gives us an intimate glimpse of an unexpected turning point in human civilization. A History of the World in 100 Objects stretches back two million years and covers the globe. From the very first hand axe to the ubiquitous credit card, each item has a story to tell; together they relate the larger history of mankind-revealing who we are by looking at what we have made.

Handsomely designed, with more than 150 color photographs throughout the text, A History of the World in 100 Objects is a gorgeous reading book and makes a great gift for anyone interested in history.

About the Author

Neil MacGregor has been the director of the British Museum since 2002; prior to that, he was the director of the National Gallery in London. A popular presenter on BBC television and radio, he was named Briton of the Year in 2008. He lives in England.