The Oracle The Lost Secrets An

Broad, William J.

ISBN 10: 1594200815 / ISBN 13: 9781594200816

Edité par Penguin Books Ltd, 2006

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Synopsis :

The Oracle A renegade team of scientists discovers the truth behind the Oracle of Delphi's mythical powers of second sight. Of all the stories of life in ancient Greece, few capture the imagination as much as the Oracle of Delphi. Human mistress of the great god Apollo, the Oracle had the power to enter into ecstatic union with him and bring back his prophecies and counsel for all who came seeking answers. ... Full description

Biographie de l'auteur: William J. Broad is a senior writer at The New York Times and with colleagues there has twice won the Pulitzer Prize as well as an Emmy. For three decades, he has covered topics ranging from biology and geology to astronomy and nuclear arms. He is the author or coauthor of six books, most recently Germs: Biological Weapons and America's Secret War, a number-one New York Times bestseller. His books have been translated into more than a dozen languages and his work featured in The Best American Science Writing 2005. He holds a master's degree in the history of science from the University of Wisconsin and lives with his wife and three children in Larchmont, New York.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Oracle The Lost Secrets An
Éditeur : Penguin Books Ltd
Date d'édition : 2006
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : Good