The Invention of the Modern World

by Alan Macfarlane

From the preface:

'This is a book which synthesizes a lifetime of reflection on the origins of the modern world. Through forty years of travel in Europe, Australia, India, Nepal, Japan and China I have observed the similarities and differences of cultures. I have read as widely as possible in both contemporary and classical works in history, anthropology and philosophy.'

Prof Macfarlane is also the author of The Culture of Capitalism, The Savage...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0615919634
• ISBN13: 9780615919638
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Odd Volumes
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 8.0"