100 Documents That Changed the World: From the Magna Carta to

100 Documents That Changed the World: From the Magna Carta to Wikileaks

A tour of the history of the world through the declarations, manifestos, and agreements from the Magna Carta and the Declaration of Independence to Wikileaks. ï»¿This fascinating collection gathers the most significant written documents that have influenced and shaped the way we think about the world and the course of history.Â From the Magna Carta (1215) to the Gettysburg Address (1863) to Martin Luther King, Jr.â€™s â€œI Have a Dreamâ€ speech (1963), the documents showcased here chart dramatic high points of world history. Â
In addition to official charters and famous treaties, there are also less well known yet nonetheless interesting items included, such as the Apollo flight plan, Appleâ€™s 1976 incorporation documents, and the check with which the U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia. Equally interesting are Watson and Crickâ€™s scrawled notes leading to the discovery of DNA, Darwinâ€™s journal, and the annotated manuscripts for Freudâ€™s Interpretation of Dreams and Orwellâ€™s novel 1984.Â
Beautifully illustrated in full color, this book not only informs but also entertains as it demonstrates how the power of the written word has shaped, changed, enhanced, and even revolutionized the world.
Country USA
Brand Rizzoli
Manufacturer Universe
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber new-Dec04-2016-c0022357
Color White
ReleaseDate 2015-11-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780789329363

Country	USA
Brand	Rizzoli
Manufacturer	Universe
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	new-Dec04-2016-c0022357
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2015-11-10
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780789329363

100 Documents That Changed the World: From the Magna Carta to Wikileaks

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