The swerve : how the world became modern
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fletcher Memorial Library - Nonfiction - Main Library | 940.21 Gre | On Shelf |
| Guilford Free Library - Nonfiction - Main Library | N 940.21 GREENBLATT | On Shelf |
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
356 pages, [8] pages of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Reprint. Originally published: 2011.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [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.
Awards
National book award, 2011.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Greenblatt, S. (20122011). The swerve: how the world became modern (1st pbk. ed.). W.W. Norton.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Greenblatt, Stephen, 1943-. 20122011. 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, 20122011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Greenblatt, Stephen. The Swerve: How the World Became Modern 1st pbk. ed., W.W. Norton, 20122011.
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