A short history of the world in 50 books [sound recording]
Smith, Daniel, 1976-2022
Audiobooks
The book has a unique status as an emblem of human culture and civilisation. It is a vessel for sharing stories, dispersing knowledge, examining the nature of our extraordinary species and imagining what lies beyond our known world. Books ultimately provide an invaluable and comprehensive record of what it means to be human. This volume takes a curated list of 50 of the most influential books of all time, putting each into its historical context. From ancient game-changers like the 'Epic of Gilgamesh,' through sacred texts and works of philosophical rumination by the likes of Confucius and Plato, via scientific treatises, historic 'firsts' (like the first printed book) and cultural works of enduring impact (think Shakespeare, Cervantes and Joseph Heller), these are volumes that are at once both products of their societies and vital texts in moulding those same civilisations.
Main title:
A short history of the world in 50 books [sound recording] / Daniel Smith.
Author:
Smith, Daniel, 1976-, authorTurton, Alan, narrator
Imprint:
Rearsby : Clipper Audiobooks, 2022.
Collation:
6 CDs (380 min.) : digital, stereo
Performers:
Narrated by Alan Turton.
ISBN:
9781004090679 (CDs :)
Dewey class:
028.09
Language:
English
BRN:
1978339