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A Short History of the World in 50 Books

Daniel Smith has selected fifty of the most influential texts of all time, both fiction and non-fiction, for this survey in which he describes their content, historical context and impact on world culture. From The Epic of Gilgamesh in ancient Mesopotamia to the work of Stephen Hawking and Nelson Mandela, they include religious and philosophical writing, scientific treatises and such timeless novels as Don Quixote and War and Peace.

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  • Publisher: Michael O'Mara
  • Year: 2022
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 288pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 177x128mm
  • ISBN: 9781789294781
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.2kg
Product code:
529689
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