Books That Changed The World

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Books That Changed The World
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Robert B. Downs
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 172,Width 105
Category/GenreLiterary studies - poetry and poets
ISBN/Barcode 9780451529282
ClassificationsDewey:809
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Signet Classics
Publication Date 2 March 2004
Publication Country United States

Description

From the Bible, the Iliad, and the Republic to Civil Disobedience, Das Kapital, and Silent Spring, this revised and greatly expanded edition is a monument to the power of the printed word-an informative discussion of many of the most important works ever created.

Author Biography

Robert B. Downs is an author and librarian, born in North Carolina. Downs was a major advocate for total intellectual freedom and free speech. He spent the majority of his career working against the tyrany of literary censorship. His titles include Books that Changed the World, Famous Books Ancient and Medieval, Freedom of the Press: An Annotated Bibliography, and more.