Dr Neil MacGregor

A History of the World in 100 Objects

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ISBN 13:: 9780241951774
author:: Dr Neil MacGregor
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 640
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 cm
Genre:: Art, Architecture & Photography, Art Issues, , General & world history, History, Material culture, ART / Reference, History / World, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, History: World & General
Condition:: New
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A History of the World in 100 Objects by Neil MacGregor is a unique and engaging exploration of human history through the objects that defined it. Spanning a vast sweep of time, from the earliest surviving human-made tool to objects that characterize the world we live in today, this book offers a fresh perspective on the past. Through the objects themselves, history is revealed as a kaleidoscope of connections, surprises, and insights. A stone pillar tells the story of a great Indian emperor, while Spanish pieces of eight reveal the beginnings of a global currency. Each object offers a window into the past, shedding light on the complexities and nuances of human history. This book is a rich and rewarding read, offering a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the world we live in today.

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