A History of the World in 100 Objects by Neil MacGregor
This book offers a unique perspective on world history, telling the story of humanity through the examination of 100 man-made objects. The author, a museum director, uses items from the British Museum, ranging from a 2 million-year-old Olduvai stone cutting tool to a contemporary credit card, to explore various themes such as trade, religion, art, science, and politics. The book provides a fascinating lens through which to view the evolution of human civilization.
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- Published
- 2010
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 707
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (UK))
- 100 Great Narrative Nonfiction Books (The Electric Typewriter)