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Category - Non Fiction / History
Format - Paperback
Condition - Excellent
Listed - 2 months ago
Ships From - Missouri
Est. Publication Date - Sep 2012
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The Swerve: How the World Became Modern" by Stephen Greenblatt tells the story of the rediscovery of Lucretius' poem "On the Nature of Things" by the book hunter Poggio Bracciolini in the 15th century. This rediscovery is presented as a pivotal moment in history, leading to a resurgence of Epicurean philosophy and influencing the Renaissance and the development of modern thought Ships in 1 business day
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The Swerve: How the World Became Modern
ISBN: 9780393343403
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Describes the impact that the translation of "On the Nature of Things" by Roman philosopher Lucretius had on history, inspiring artists, great thinkers, and scientists of the fifteenth century and fue...
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