100 Books That Shaped World History
Editorial Reviews
Book Description
Each of the 100 books selected for inclusion have made significant impacts upon different aspects of our lives, including world religions, politics, sciences, arts and theater, and social awareness. Books from ancient times, such as `Egyptian Book of the Dead`, `The Koran` and `The Republic` by Plato are included. So are `Common Sense` by Thomas Paine, `Cartaguena Manifesto` by Simon Bolivar, and `Uncle Tom`s Cabin` by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Some of the more contemporary books are: `Ulysses` by James Joyce, `Grapes of Wrath` by John Steinbeck, and `The Feminine Mystique` by Betty Friedan.100 Books That Shaped World History provides the reader with an overview of the contents of each book as well as interesting facts about the authors and what may have inspired them in writing these works.As with other titles in Bluewood`s popular 100 Series, each one-page description is clearly and concisely written, teeming with information and includes an illustration or photograph and locator maps. This book is a must for students and people who love books.
From the Publisher
Miriam Raftery is a mother of two children and freelance writer. She is the author of Apollo's Fault (1996) for Leisure Books. She has also had over 2,000 nonfiction articles published in numerous historical articles in national and regional publications, including Writer's Digest, Woman's Day, and Arizona Highways. She is a former columnist for the San Diego Union-Tribune and editor of the Nutrition Business Journal. Ms. Raftery was the winner of "Best Historical Article" by the National Federation of Press Women and "Best News and Feature Articles" by the California Press Women.
100 Books That Shaped World History,Miriam Raftery,Bluewood Books,0912517484,Books & Reading,History,History: World,Literature - Classics / Criticism,World - General
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