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Traces the stories of one hundred human innovations to explain their pivotal role in shaping civilization, from weapons and the domestication of cows to currency and music.
Traces the stories of one hundred human innovations to explain their pivotal role in shaping civilization, from weapons and the domestication of cows to currency and music
Traces the stories of one hundred human innovations to explain their pivotal role in shaping civilization, from weapons and the domestication of cows to currency and music
Neil MacGregor's BBC radio series 'A History of the World in 100 Objects' has been a unique event that has set a benchmark for public service broadcasting in the UK and across the world. This book a tie-in to that event, reproducing the scripts describing the objects, chosen fro…
From the renowned director of the British Museum, a kaleidoscopic history of humanity told through things we have made. A History of the World in 100 Objects A History of the World in 100 Objects is a gorgeous reading book and makes a great gift for anyone interested in history.
Traces the stories of one hundred human innovations to explain their pivotal role in shaping civilization, from weapons and the domestication of cows to currency and music.
Introduction / J. Maran and P.W. Stockhammer -- Words and things: reflections on people's interacton [sic] with the material world / H.P. Hahn -- Magic, materials and matter: understanding different ontologies / C. Gosden -- Material concerns and colonial encounters / P. van Dom…
