The swerve : how the world became modern
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New York ; W.W. Norton, 2012.
ISBN
9780393343403, 0393343405
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Public Library District - Stacks | 940.21 GRE | On Shelf |
| Carol Stream Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | 940.21/GRE | On Shelf |
| Glen Ellyn Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | 940.21 GRE | Checked out |
| Lyons Public Library - Stacks | 940.2 GRE | On Shelf |
| Messenger Public Library of North Aurora - Nonfiction | 940.2 GRE | On Shelf |
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Published
New York ; W.W. Norton, 2012.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
356 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780393343403, 0393343405
Notes
General Note
Reprint. Originally published: 2011.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages [267]-335) and index.
Description
Describes the impact that the translation of "On the Nature of Things" by Roman philosopher Lucretius had on history, inspiring artists, great thinkers, and scientists of the fifteenth century and fueling the beginning of the Renaissance.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Greenblatt, S. (2012). The swerve: how the world became modern (First paperback edition.). W.W. Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Greenblatt, Stephen, 1943-. 2012. The Swerve: How the World Became Modern. W.W. Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Greenblatt, Stephen, 1943-. The Swerve: How the World Became Modern W.W. Norton, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Greenblatt, Stephen. The Swerve: How the World Became Modern First paperback edition., W.W. Norton, 2012.
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