12 Books That Changed the World - Brossura

BRAGG,MELVYN

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ISBN 10: 0340839813 ISBN 13: 9780340839812

Casa editrice: HODDER & STOUGHTON INGLES, 2006

Riassunto

In this digitised age of shared information, it is easy to take for granted the power of the printed word. Here Melvyn Bragg presents a vivid reminder of the book as agent of social, political and personal revolution. In the fascinating book accompanying the ITV series, Melvyn Bragg takes a look at the most important British books in history, and their long-lasting effects which can still be felt throughout the world today. Far from being a study of dry texts, "12 Books That Changed The World" presents a rich variety of human endeavour and a great diversity of characters. From scientific breakthroughs to seminal human rights treatises; from dramatic works of staggering emotional depth to what were at the time seemingly innocuous documents - all these works have shaped the history of Britain and beyond. Definitive, always illuminating and sometimes controversial, the hidden story of these twelve books is a journey through the colourful history of our island and its people.

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Descrizione del libro:

Melvyn Bragg explores a definitive yet controversial selection of British books and their huge impact on history

L'autore:

Melvyn Bragg is a writer and broadcaster. His novels include The Hired Man, for which he won the Time/Life Silver Pen Award, Without a City Wall, winner of the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, The Soldier's Return, winner of the WHSmith Literary Award, A Son of War and Crossing the Lines, both of which were longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, A Place in England, which was longlisted for the Lost Man Booker Prize, and most recently Grace and Mary. He has also written several works of non-fiction, including The Book of Books about the King James Bible. He lives in London and Cumbria.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: HODDER & STOUGHTON INGLES
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0340839813
• ISBN 13: 9780340839812
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 100