A History of the World in 100 Objects

Description

Takes an original approach to the history of humanity, using objects which previous civilisations have left behind them, often accidentally, as prisms through which we can explore past worlds and the lives of the men and women who lived in them.

Author description

Neil MacGregor has been Director of the British Museum since 2002. Before that he was Director of the National Gallery from 1987 to 2002. He was 'Briton of the Year' in 2008.

Stock Information

General Fields

• ISBN : 9781846144134
• Publisher : Penguin Books Ltd
• Imprint : Penguin Books Ltd
• Publication date : October 2010
• Dimensions : 234mm X 153mm
• Produced in : United Kingdom
• Availability date : December 2010
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Illustrations : 250+ integrated images
• Pages : 736
• Dewey classification : 909
• Bind : Hardback
• Author : Neil MacGregor