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Discover the world of recorded thoughts and historical narratives with this beautifully crafted illustrated guide, Great Diaries. This unique compilation explores the most impactful diaries from ancient times to the modern era. Through 256 pages of captivating content, journey through notable moments in history and intimate snapshots of daily life, as expressed by some of history's most fascinating figures.
From the detailed chronicles of Samuel Pepys and the reflective musings of Virginia Woolf to the adventurous sketches of explorers and the insightful notes of scientists, Great Diaries offers readers an unparalleled look into the hearts and minds of influential individuals spanning two millennia. You will feel the pulse of history as you read about monumental events, like the building of the pyramids or expeditions into uncharted territories.
This diary anthology is meticulously arranged chronologically, allowing you to witness the evolution of thoughts and writing styles across ages. Each entry is accompanied by stunning reproductions of original notebooks and manuscripts, alongside enriching extracts and illustrations that provide cultural and historical context. Whether you are passionate about history, literature, or the personal journeys of great minds, Great Diaries serves as essential reading that invites you to connect with the past.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241412947
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2020
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Pages: 256
Description:
An illustrated guide to the finest literary and historically important diaries from ancient times to the present day
Travel back in time and witness both everyday life and great moments in history in this fascinating compilation of diaries through the ages.
Bringing together historical and literary diaries, artists' sketchbooks, explorers' journals, and scientists' notebooks, Great Diaries provides an intimate insight into the lives and thoughts of some of the most interesting people of the last two thousand years. Discover what it was like to build a pyramid, sail the seas with Magellan, travel into the heart of Africa, or serve on the Western Front. Find out how writers and artists planned their masterpieces, and how scientists developed their groundbreaking theories.
Arranged chronologically, Great Diaries takes you into the pages of the world's greatest diaries, notebooks, and letters, including those of Samuel Pepys, Henry-David Thoreau, the Goncourt brothers, Virginia Woolf, and Anne Frank. Stunning reproductions of the original notebooks and manuscripts are complemented by extracts and quotations, and illustrated features set the diaries in their cultural and historical context.
Essential reading for everyone who is passionate about history and literature, Great Diaries provides a fascinating insight into the everyday lives, thoughts, and feelings of men and women through the centuries.
From the detailed chronicles of Samuel Pepys and the reflective musings of Virginia Woolf to the adventurous sketches of explorers and the insightful notes of scientists, Great Diaries offers readers an unparalleled look into the hearts and minds of influential individuals spanning two millennia. You will feel the pulse of history as you read about monumental events, like the building of the pyramids or expeditions into uncharted territories.
This diary anthology is meticulously arranged chronologically, allowing you to witness the evolution of thoughts and writing styles across ages. Each entry is accompanied by stunning reproductions of original notebooks and manuscripts, alongside enriching extracts and illustrations that provide cultural and historical context. Whether you are passionate about history, literature, or the personal journeys of great minds, Great Diaries serves as essential reading that invites you to connect with the past.
Delivery Information:
We are dedicated to ensuring your order arrives promptly. Expect fast shipping, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days! Enjoy a seamless shopping experience with tracking options available for peace of mind.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241412947
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2020
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Pages: 256
Description:
An illustrated guide to the finest literary and historically important diaries from ancient times to the present day
Travel back in time and witness both everyday life and great moments in history in this fascinating compilation of diaries through the ages.
Bringing together historical and literary diaries, artists' sketchbooks, explorers' journals, and scientists' notebooks, Great Diaries provides an intimate insight into the lives and thoughts of some of the most interesting people of the last two thousand years. Discover what it was like to build a pyramid, sail the seas with Magellan, travel into the heart of Africa, or serve on the Western Front. Find out how writers and artists planned their masterpieces, and how scientists developed their groundbreaking theories.
Arranged chronologically, Great Diaries takes you into the pages of the world's greatest diaries, notebooks, and letters, including those of Samuel Pepys, Henry-David Thoreau, the Goncourt brothers, Virginia Woolf, and Anne Frank. Stunning reproductions of the original notebooks and manuscripts are complemented by extracts and quotations, and illustrated features set the diaries in their cultural and historical context.
Essential reading for everyone who is passionate about history and literature, Great Diaries provides a fascinating insight into the everyday lives, thoughts, and feelings of men and women through the centuries.