The Story of Humanity: Flaws on the spine or cover

Author: [US] Langdon Winner
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Langdon Winner wrote this book with only one principle: Which country or individual produced a new idea or completed an innovation, without which, the entire course of human history would be different? This is not a matter of personal preference; it is a calm, almost mathematical judgment. This book is Langdon Winner's breakthrough work. After its publication, it sold over 10 million copies and was translated into more than 20 languages, becoming a bestseller worldwide. This book is Langdon Winner's breakthrough work. It offers concise and insightful discussions on every period of human history, from the origins of humanity to every era, with profound humanistic concern and witty, wise prose, presenting the grand scroll of human history. It includes a rhythmic and lively "big history" narrative, without missing any events or details that truly influenced the progress of human civilization. Whether you know nothing about history or have read extensive scholarly works, you can find inspiration and the joy of reading in this classic popular history of humanity. The bilingual format, with Chinese and English side-by-side, also allows readers to enjoy the smooth and elegant Chinese translation while appreciating and experiencing the enduring depth and charm of Langdon Winner's English prose. To vividly recreate history and evoke readers' sense of space, the book uses rich illustrations. The detailed and clear comic timeline helps readers grasp the entire history of humanity at a glance.