Civilization : a history of the world in 1000 objects
2020
Books
Discover how humans created their world from the objects they left behind - from the US Constitution to the first iPhone - in this history book. From the beginning of human history, the one thing that has defined us is our talent for making things, from basic technology and everyday objects, such as bowls and hand axes, to high-tech inventions, such as supersonic aircraft, smart devices, and Mars rovers. Objects speak volumes about a civilization, telling us how our ancestors lived - as well as what they believed in and valued. With specially commissioned photography, 'Civilization' shows you the objects that our ancestors treasured - from the jewellery worn by the Mesopotamians to the prized ritual vessels used by the people of the Shang dynasty - and gives you an insight into what gave each culture its own identity.
Imprint:
London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2020.
Collation:
400 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 29 cm
ISBN:
9780241440575 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
909
Language:
English
BRN:
1892063