John Higgs
Stranger Than We Can Imagine: Making Sense of the Twentieth Century
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780226576
- author:
- John Higgs
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W & N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 2.2 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Edwardian and Early 20th Century 1901-1913, John Higgs,Stranger Than We Can Imagine: Making Sense of the Twentieth Century,W&N,1780226578,History: World & General,20th Century,20th Century History: C 1900 To C 2000,20th c
- Condition:
- New
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- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Twentieth Century: A Century of Disorientation The twentieth century is a century about which we know too much, yet understand too little. With complex ideas such as relativity, cubism, and existentialism, it's challenging to fit this period into a traditional historical narrative. John Higgs offers a fresh perspective on this century, taking us on a journey through its knotty history. Higgs explores how the elegant, clockwork universe of the Victorians gave way to a world of uncertainty. He delves into the lives of radical artists, scientists, and geniuses, revealing how the twentieth century's world became increasingly strange and unpredictable. This book shows us that our world is not just stranger than we imagine, but 'stranger than we can imagine'. By examining the ideas and innovations of the twentieth century, Higgs provides a new understanding of this complex and fascinating period.
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