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Centuries of Change
Written by Ian Mortimer
Narrated by Ian Mortimer, Multiple Narrators and Mike Grady
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In a contest of change, which century from the past millennium would come up trumps? Imagine the Black Death took on the female vote in a pub brawl, or the Industrial Revolution faced the internet in a medieval joust – whose side would you be on? In this hugely entertaining book, celebrated historian Ian Mortimer takes us on a whirlwind tour of Western history, pitting one century against another in his quest to measure change.
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Ian Mortimer
Ian Mortimer is the author of the bestselling Time Traveller's Guide series. He is an experienced lecturer and public speaker and regularly appears at literary festivals around the country. He is also writes for the media.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Well written and read. Love this one. Really gives you a comprehensive overview of western history.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent thought provoking book. I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Magnificent sweep through the last 10 centuries of innovation and change