Remarkable Books: The World's Most Historic and Significant

Remarkable Books: The World's Most Historic and Significant Works (DK History Changers)

Turn the pages of the most famous books of all time and marvel at the stories behind them. Over 75 of the world's most celebrated, controversial, rare, and seminal books are examined and explained in this stunning treasury. Remarkable BooksÂ is a unique encyclopedia spanning the history of the written word, from 3000 BCE to the modern day. Chronological chapters show the evolution of human knowledge and the changing ways in which books are made. Discover incredible coverage of history's most influential books including theÂ Mahabharata, Shakespeare'sÂ First Folio,Â The Diary of Anne Frank, and Penguin's first ever paperbacks. From Darwin's groundbreakingÂ On the Origin of SpeciesÂ to Louis Braille's conception of the Braille system that we still use today, these are world famous books that have had the biggest impact on history, whether for good or bad. Every book is presented with breathtaking photography and fascinating biographies of those who created them.Â Remarkable BooksÂ gathers dictionaries, diaries, plays, poems, treaties, and religious texts into one stunning celebration of the undisputed power of books.
Country USA
Brand DK
Manufacturer DK
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781465463623
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2017-09-05T00:00:01Z
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781465463623

Remarkable Books: The World's Most Historic and Significant Works (DK History Changers)