A history of the world in 100 objects
MacGregor, Neil2011
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A dramatically 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
Main title:
A history of the world in 100 objects / by Neil MacGregor
Author:
Imprint:
London Allen Lane 2011
Collation:
707 p. colour illustrations
Contents:
Part One: Making us Human 2,000,000-9000 BC: 1. Mummy of Hornedjitef -- 2. Olduvai Stone Chopping Tool -- 3. Olduvai Handaxe -- 4. Swimming Reindeer -- 5. Clovis Spear Point -- Part Two: After the Ice Age: Food and Sex 9000-3500 BC: 6. Bird-shaped Pestle -- 7. Ain Sakhri Lovers Figurine -- 8. Egyptian Clay Model of Cattle -- 9. Maya Maize God Statue -- 10. Jomon Pot -- Part Three: The First Cities and States 4000-2000 BC: 11. King Den's Sandal Label -- 12. Standard of Ur -- 13. Indus Seal -- 14. Jade Axe -- 15. Early Writing Tablet -- Part Four: The Beginnings of Science and Literature 2000-700 BC: 16. Flood Tablet --
ISBN:
9781846145117 (hbk)
Dewey class:
909 HIS
Local class:
909
Language:
English
BRN:
70410
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 909 HIS | Available |