Books by Neil MacGregor
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review 1: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The illustrations are just a jumping-off point to the heart of Shakespeare's time in London. The small tidbits of information were the most interesting - where the term "box office" came from, and what food was served in the Globe when you ...
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review 1: I read this in preparation for a trip to the British Museum and I am glad I did. The book was informative, intriguing, and prepared me for some of the objects I will see on my trip. Unfortunately I also found some parts disagreeable. I am flummoxed by the fact that the author can...
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review 1: It's an interesting concept - outlining the history of mankind through objects that represent who we are and what we did. Not all the objects are famous or historically significant; sometimes MacGregor chooses an object that is representative of a culture or moment in time. Yet...
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review 1: This is a marvelous book that looks at the history of the world by taking a look at 100 objects that now reside in the British Museum in London. The objects range from a crudely carved rock used as a tool to a solar powered lamp and charging unit.By the objects we learn who made...