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Whose bright idea was that? : great firsts of world history

by Matthew Richardson

This reference work catalogues the origins of over 1,600 inventions and ideas, spanning science, sport, philosophy, and medicine. It identifies the historical and geographical beginnings of modern concepts, often correcting common misconceptions about their development.

Accession 19908 ISBN 1568362560 Publisher Kodansha International
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