The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself
The Knowledge Trilogy · Book 1Description
From ancient explorers charting unknown seas to scientists unlocking the mysteries of the cosmos, this sweeping history chronicles humanity's relentless quest to understand the world and our place within it. Daniel J. Boorstin traces the remarkable journeys, innovations, and intellectual breakthroughs that have shaped civilization, revealing how curiosity and courage have driven mankind to push beyond the boundaries of the known. Through vivid narratives and compelling historical accounts, the author illuminates the interconnected stories of explorers, inventors, and thinkers whose discoveries transformed human knowledge and society. This monumental work celebrates the spirit of inquiry that defines us, exploring not just what we have discovered, but how the very act of discovery has shaped human progress and identity. A masterwork of historical narrative that captures the grandeur and significance of mankind's greatest adventure.
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paperback
Politikens forlag
Published Jan 1, 1992
770 pages
ISBN: 9780394726250
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First Published
1983
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eng
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