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First published in 1898, this book looks back over the history of the nineteenth century, and describes its material and intellectual achievements with the aim 'to show how fundamental is the change they have effected in our life and civilization'.
The wonderful century: its successes and failures by Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1823-1913
17 de nov. de 2011 · First published in 1898, this book looks back over the history of the nineteenth century, and describes its material and intellectual achievements with the aim 'to show how fundamental is the...
24 de mar. de 2008 · Science, Nineteenth century Publisher New York : Dodd, Mead Collection americana Book from the collections of Harvard University Language English
1 de abr. de 2007 · The Wonderful Century: Its Successes and Failures. Alfred R. Wallace. Cosimo, Inc., Apr 1, 2007 - History - 460 pages. The Wonderful Century, originally published in 1898, is a unique...
15 de may. de 2006 · The Wonderful Century: Its Successes And Failures is a non-fiction book written by Alfred Russel Wallace. The book provides a comprehensive review of the 19th century, exploring its successes and failures.
British biologist & explorer Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) discusses what he considers the successes of the last century, including advances made in modes of travel, mechanization, photography, analyses of light, physics, the study of dust, chemistry, astronomy, glaciers, geology, evolution & medicine.
