12 Books That Changed the World - Couverture souple

Bragg, Melvyn

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0340839813 ISBN 13 : 9780340839812

Editeur : Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 2006

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

'Bragg writes with passion...and once again, shows his capacity to make science and technology both exciting and accessible.' (Independent)

'Bragg has established himself over the past decades as a fearlessly dedicated, popular educator. Obviously an expression of sincere personal enthusiasm...a highly and easily readable book.' (John Sutherland, The Sunday Times)

Bragg has written a very user-friendly guide to great ideas. Ultimately, this is a celebration of what human beings have acheived and as such, is a celebration of where we are now. That so many of those included here came from humble origins teaches us at the very least, in our cash-obsessed 21st century, that lack of wealth is no bar to achievement. (Amy Mathieson, Scotsman)

'Even before you read it, this book is a delight. Beautifully produced, it contains timelines to accompany each chapter, images from the original publications and some very finely chosen colour pictures. As a read, it can charm almost anyone of any age. Lucid and enthusiastic, it draws you into the wonder Bragg plainly feels at the sheer scale of the impact of these works. Yet again Bragg has displayed his extraordinary and unique gifts as a communicator . . . above all, this is a celebration of the book, that strange, low-tech device that still dazzles and changes our high-tech world.' (Christena Appleyard, Daily Mail)

'Bragg's congenial and generous prescence is open and inviting from the outset and his enthusiasm and understanding of the material is that of an eager learner, never an important know-it-all . . . [he] entertainingly offers vivid glimpses and anecdotes, endearing or otherwise. This is an inspiring, fascinating and stimulating book with marvellous illustrations.' (Niall MacMonagle, Irish Times)

'As always, Bragg is lucid and entertaining' (Bevis Hillier, Spectator)

'This book may not change the world, but it will entertain' (Peter Ackroyd, The Times)

Présentation de l'éditeur :

In this digitised age of shared information it is easy to take for granted the power of the printed word. Here Melvyn Bragg presents a vivid reminder of the book as agent of social, political and personal revolution.

In the fascinating book accompanying the ITV series, Melvyn Bragg takes a look at the most important British books in history, and their long-lasting effects which can still be felt throughout the world today. Far from being a study of dry texts, TWELVE BRITISH BOOKS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD presents a rich variety of human endeavour and a great diversity of characters. From scientific breakthroughs to seminal human rights treatises; from dramatic works of staggering emotional depth to what were at the time seemingly innocuous documents - all these works have shaped the history of Britain and beyond.

Definitive, always illuminating and sometimes controversial, the hidden story of these twelve books is a journey through the colourful history of our island and its people.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0340839813
• ISBN 13: 9780340839812
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384