Watson, Peter
A Terrible Beauty: The People and Ideas that Shaped the Modern Mind: A History
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781842124444
- author:
- Watson, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 854
- Dimensions:
- 153mm X 230mm
- Genre:
- History of ideas, intellectual history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Terrible Beauty: The People and Ideas that Shaped the Modern Mind is a comprehensive history of the twentieth century, tracing the development of the era through its key ideas, influential individuals, and significant events.
From the artistic and literary movements of the time to the groundbreaking scientific discoveries that transformed our understanding of the world, this book provides a rich and detailed account of the twentieth century's most important themes and figures.
With its broad scope and engaging narrative, A Terrible Beauty offers a fascinating exploration of the ideas and people that have shaped our modern world.
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