DK Remarkable Books: The World's Most Historic and Significant Works

Very happy with my purchase. I got this book used from a reseller on Amazon, and it turned out to be in fine, just like new condition. Beautiful edition, very information, an excellent book overall.

What makes a book great? Why is it included in a summary? Are there other books that should be included? The first two questions are straight forward and address in detail within the book. The third question is not answered but entered my mind as I read the write up of the included books. In short, the book makes you think and gives an understanding where we are in Western culture thanks to the detail of the reviewed books.

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Affordable, when you price compare! Came in perfect condition. Really cool book, gave it as a gift, and she was obsessed with it!

This beautiful, large size album sets out to present and discuss some sixty books that have marked history, from Antiquity to the 20th century. Though the Anglosphere is favoured to some degree, there is a definite opening to other cultures, notably European, with references to books in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, etc. A very wide range of genres is covered and, for instance, The Dead Sea Scrolls, “Das Kapital” and “The Wizard of Oz” are all included.The books are presented chronologically, grouped in five time periods. At least two pages are vested to each, often four, sometimes six. The text is brief and to the point. It touches the author’s biography, explores the contents of the work and examines its historical impact.However, what makes this book truly outstanding is the abundance and quality of its colour illustrations, excerpts of each work reviewed. The extracts of Audubon’s “Birds of America” are for instance positively striking.Overall, this offering is warmly recommended to all, especially those who appreciate books, history, or the diversity of human cultures.