The Creation of the Modern World: The Untold Story of the British Enlightenment
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The Creation of the Modern World: The Untold Story of the British Enlightenment by Roy Porter
From the author of The Greatest Benefit to Mankind (winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Award) comes a sumptuous and spicy volume (Washington Post Book World) that highlights Britain's long-underestimated and pivotal role in disseminating the ideas and culture of the Enlightenment. In response to numerous histories centered on France and Germany, Roy Porter explains how the monumental transformation of thinking in Britain influenced worldwide developments. This splendidly imaginative work propels the debate forward.and makes a valuable point (New York Times Book Review).
Roy Porter (1946—2002) was professor of the history of medicine at University College, London. His books include Blood and Guts, The Creation of the Modern World, Flesh in the Age of Reason, and The Greatest Benefit to Mankind, winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Award.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780393048728 |
| ISBN 10 | 0393048721 |
| Title | The Creation of the Modern World: The Untold Story of the British Enlightenment |
| Author | Roy Porter |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | WW Norton & Co |
| Year published | 2001-04-25 |
| Number of pages | 752 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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