100 documents that changed the world : from the magna carta to wikileaks
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Published
New York : Universe, 2015.
Format
Book
ISBN
9780789329363, 0789329360
Physical Desc
223 pages : Color and black & white illustrations, map, plates, charts ; 24 cm
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Published
New York : Universe, 2015.
Language
English
ISBN
9780789329363, 0789329360
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
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. 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. From the Magna Carta (1215) to the Gettysburg Address (1863) to Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech (1963), the documents showcased here chart dramatic high points of world history. 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, Apple's 1976 incorporation documents, and the check with which the U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia. Equally interesting are Watson and Crick's scrawled notes leading to the discovery of DNA, Darwin's journal, and the annotated manuscripts for Freud's Interpretation of Dreams and Orwell's novel 1984. 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.
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Mendham Borough Library - Adult Nonfiction | 909 CHR | Available |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Christianson, S. (2015). 100 documents that changed the world: from the magna carta to wikileaks . Universe.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Christianson, Scott. 2015. 100 Documents That Changed the World: From the Magna Carta to Wikileaks. Universe.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Christianson, Scott. 100 Documents That Changed the World: From the Magna Carta to Wikileaks Universe, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Christianson, Scott. 100 Documents That Changed the World: From the Magna Carta to Wikileaks Universe, 2015.
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