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A one-voume reference to the history of ideas that is a compendium of everything that humankind has thought, invented, created, considered, and perfected from the beginning of civilization into the twenty-first century. Massive in its scope, and yet totally accessible, A HISTORY OF KNOWLEDGE covers not only all the great theories and discoveries of the human race, but also explores the social conditions, political climates, and individual men and women of genius that brought ideas to fruition throughout history.
“Crystal clear and concise…Explains how humankind got to know what it knows.”
Clifton Fadiman
Selected by the Book-of-the-Month Club and the History Book Club
Publisher : Ballantine Books; Reissue edition (March 17, 1992)
Language : English
Paperback : 448 pages
ISBN-10 : 0345373162
ISBN-13 : 978-0345373168
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 6.1 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches
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Customers find the book engaging and entertaining. It provides valuable insights into events and attitudes that have shaped modern society. Readers appreciate the thoughtful presentation of philosophy and how it has shaped civilization. The book offers perspectives on history, science, humanity, and achievements of world history. The writing style is well-written and concise, with careful explanations.
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