The book helps readers have a more comprehensive view of the history of human evolution and development from the early days to the period of strong technological development.
Omega Plus cooperates with Tri Thuc Publishing House to publish the book World History through 100 Artifacts by author Neil MacGregor - Former Director of the British Museum (2003 - 2009), translated by Nguyen Tuan Binh.
The 700-page book, a transcript of a BBC Radio 4 programme broadcast in 2010, as part of the museum's ongoing innovation, won the British Museum the "Museum of the Year" award (Art Fund Prize 2011).
Cover of the book "World History through 100 Artifacts".
The book cover presents some typical artifacts appearing in the book, coming from many different ancient civilizations: Augustus statue head, Sutton Hoo helmet, flange, Hornedjitef mummy, Hebrew astrolabe, Zhou dynasty ceremonial u, Maya corn goddess statue…
This is a picture that shows the richness and diversity of human history around the world.
The work consists of 20 parts, each part has 5 chapters, each chapter corresponds to an artifact.
Each object is vividly illustrated. The appendix provides additional information on the location of the objects (with accompanying maps), the dimensions of the objects, and a series of 16 color prints of some of the featured objects.
The artifacts are vividly illustrated.
Unlike many other popular history books, World History Through 100 Artifacts does not focus on the "noisy" events in the development of mankind, but uses artifacts to tell stories about daily life and the great changes that have occurred since humans began using tools.
At the same time, Neil MacGregor breathes new life into many civilizations around the world, of which few remains remain today.
For example, the Moche civilization flourished in Peru from 200 BC to 650 AD but now nothing remains but archaeological remains.
In addition, the book expands its content, aiming at the globalization stage with artifacts showing the rapid development of modern human society such as credit cards or solar lamps.
By "witnessing" what ancient and modern civilizations left behind, readers will have a more comprehensive view of the history of human evolution and development from the beginning to the period of strong technological development.
Author Neil MacGregor - Former Director of the British Museum (2003 - 2009).
The work is suitable for all readers, especially those who love learning about history and archaeology.
The British Observer newspaper commented that "this wonderful book takes us to every corner of the world".
Meanwhile, The Times rated the work as "magnificent".
"The author has helped us understand thoroughly the ancient ancestors, ancient races, heroes and dreamers of centuries gone by," the newspaper wrote.
Phuong Hoa (According to dantri.com.vn)
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