A History of the World in 100 Objects
by Neil MacGregor
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryall consuming questunlikely connections
Boxlist takeRealistic and slow-paced: an original non-fiction book, heavy rather than light. Best if you like patience over pace.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
Neil MacGregor's radio series 'A History of the World in 100 Objects' has been a unique event that has set a benchmark for public service broadcasting in the UK and across the world. This book will be the tie-in to that event, reproducing the scripts describing the objects that made us who we are.
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- Author
- Neil MacGregor
- Published
- 2010
- Pages
- 661
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- Open Library
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