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An exploration into the seemingly contrasting, but often inter-related, themes of science, medicine, warfare and religion in history. The text looks at the spiritual ideas that have influenced cultures over the past 12,000 years from the religion of Ancient Egypt to the Mormons. Key developments in science and medicine are analyzed from the earliest prehistoric process of skull-drilling to laboratory-grown spare body parts. The immense advances in modern military history are then described including the invention of the Shrapnel shell and the increased use of helicopters as a fighting force in the Gulf War of the 1990s. The reference traces man's battle for knowledge in all its forms and in so doing our understanding of the world. Explore the ideas, discoveries and beliefs that have shaped the human race. in a thematic approach to world history.
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John Farndon has written many reference titles for children and has twice been shortlisted for the COPUS science book prize. Simon Adams is a writer and editor of non-fiction books, and has written extensively about history for children. Will Fowler is a consultant and writer specializing in defence, current affairs and military history TV. Brian Ward his work includes writing books specifically for school use and also educational materials for patients in hospital. Christopher Chant, consultant, is a writer on modern military matters, and has a substantial number of authoritative titles to his credit.
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- VerlagLorenz Books
- Erscheinungsdatum2003
- ISBN 10 0754812278
- ISBN 13 9780754812272
- EinbandTapa blanda
- SpracheEnglisch
- Anzahl der Seiten264
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