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Synopsis
The history of the world as witnessed through the most inspiring, heartfelt, and impactful letters ever written.
For the legions of readers who enjoyed 100 Diagrams that Changed the World and A History of the World in 100 Objects, here is a new take on understanding world history through the most important, impassioned, and world-changing letters ever penned.
The selected letters demonstrate the power of the written word to inspire, astonish, and entertain and range from ink-inscribed tablets vividly describing life in ancient Rome to remarkable last wills and testaments, passionate outpourings of love and despair, and diplomatic notes with deadly consequences.
Included are entries that span history: Leonardo da Vinci's résumé with barely a mention of his artistic talents; Henry VIII's love letters to Anne Boleyn; Beatrix Potter's correspondence with a friend's son that inspired Peter Rabbit; the scrawled note that brought about Oscar Wilde's downfall; SOS telegrams from the Titanic; the telegram informing the president about the bombing of Pearl Harbor; Martin Luther King, Jr.'s open letter from a Birmingham jail; Nelson Mandela's letters from prison; as well as notable suicide notes or famous last words by cultural luminaries such as Virginia Woolf, Baudelaire, and Kurt Cobain.
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About the Author
Colin Salter is the author of 100 Speeches that Changed the World and the coauthor of 100 Books that Changed the World.
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100 Letters That Changed the World
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Rizzoli International Publications, 2019
ISBN 10: 0789336847
ISBN 13: 9780789336842
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Hardback. Condition: Fair. The history of the world as witnessed through the most inspiring, heartfelt, and impactful letters ever written.For the legions of readers who enjoyed 100 Diagrams that Changed the World and A History of the World in 100 Objects, here is a new take on understanding world history through the most important, impassioned, and world-changing letters ever penned.The selected letters demonstrate the power of the written word to inspire, astonish, and entertain and range from ink-inscribed tablets vividly describing life in ancient Rome to remarkable last wills and testaments, passionate outpourings of love and despair, and diplomatic notes with deadly consequences.Included are entries that span history: Leonardo da Vinci's résumé with barely a mention of his artistic talents; Henry VIII's love letters to Anne Boleyn; Beatrix Potter's correspondence with a friend's son that inspired Peter Rabbit; the scrawled note that brought about Oscar Wilde's downfall; SOS telegrams from the Titanic; the telegram informing the president about the bombing of Pearl Harbor; Martin Luther King, Jr.'s open letter from a Birmingham jail; Nelson Mandela's letters from prison; as well as notable suicide notes or famous last words by cultural luminaries such as Virginia Woolf, Baudelaire, and Kurt Cobain. Seller Inventory # 00109533876
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100 Letters That Changed the World
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100 Letters That Changed the World ** 1ST EDITION, 1ST PRINTING **
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING of this hardcover book. Full number line including the "1". Boards are rigid and warp-free. Spine is flat and square. Corners are crisp. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. Clean and pristine! Could almost be mistaken for brand new! DUST JACKET complete, NOT price-clipped. Will be protected with an archival book jacket cover. Photos coming! In the meantime, contact us now for pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately. Synopsis: 100 Letters That Changed the World by Colin Salter is a chronological collection of history-shaping correspondence, memos, telegrams, and notes. It explores how personal and official written words altered politics, sparked artistic movements, and altered human history. Key Themes and Content Political and Historical Turning Points: Documents like Henry VIII's love letters to Anne Boleyn (which led to the English Reformation) and the telegram warning about the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Social Justice and Activism: Open letters such as Émile Zola's "J'accuse!" and Martin Luther King Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail. Personal and Cultural Dramas: Intimate, tragic, or fateful notes, including the last SOS telegrams from the RMS Titanic, prison writings by Nelson Mandela, and final notes from cultural figures like Virginia Woolf. Quirky and Surprising Notes: Historical footnotes like Leonardo da Vinci's job application resume (which barely mentioned his art) and Beatrix Potter's letters that inspired Peter Rabbit. The selected letters demonstrate the power of the written word to inspire, astonish, and entertain and range from ink-inscribed tablets vividly describing life in ancient Rome to remarkable last wills and testaments, passionate outpourings of love and despair, and diplomatic notes with deadly consequences. Included are entries that span history: Leonardo da Vinci's résumé with barely a mention of his artistic talents Henry VIII's love letters to Anne Boleyn Beatrix Potter's correspondence with a friend's son that inspired Peter Rabbit The scrawled note that brought about Oscar Wilde's downfall SOS telegrams from the Titanic The telegram informing FDR about the bombing of Pearl Harbor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s open letter from a Birmingham jail Nelson Mandela's letters from prison As well as notable suicide notes or famous last words by cultural luminaries such as Virginia Woolf, Baudelaire, and Kurt Cobain. Here is a new take on understanding world history through the most important, impassioned, and world-changing letters ever penned. Seller Inventory # ABE-1786326493427
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