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Terra maxima : the records of humankind

From the most widely used languages and scripts, to the great religious communities, to the giant structures and the technological successes of the modern age, this volume offers a fascinating overview of the records and achievements of civilisation in their entirety and diversity. More than 3000 colour photographs taken by top photographers around the world celebrate the cultural and technological touchstones of human history. Ranking lists provide at-a-glance overviews while descriptive captions give substantial information on a number of topics. Concise text tells of the economic developments and population growth in our megacities, the pioneering work done in science and technology, and the remarkable innovations in the construction of museums, theatres, libraries and sports venues

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Ref 909.022 Kun t

Publisher

Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books., 2013

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576 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781770852426

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909.022

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text

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unmediated

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volume

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HISTORY
RELIGION
Civilization
Illustrated works
Civilization--History--Pictorial works

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