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A History of Knowledge

Past, Present, and Future

by Charles Van Doren · 1991 · 448 pages

Jamie Dimon
Jamie Dimon
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Recommended by 1 Elite

Jamie Dimon

About This Book

A comprehensive survey of human thought and achievement from the beginning of civilization to the modern era. It examines key historical trends, major discoveries in science and philosophy, and the cultural contexts that shaped the evolution of collective wisdom.

Book Details

Published

1991

Pages

448

Language

en

ISBN

9780345373168

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