The swerve : how the world became modern
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356 pages, [8] pages of plates : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-335) and index.
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A humanities professor describes the impact had by the translation of the last remaining manuscript of "On the Nature of Things" by Roman philosopher Lucretius, which fueled the Renaissance and inspired artists, great thinkers, and scientists.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Greenblatt, S. (2011). The swerve: how the world became modern . W.W. Norton.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Greenblatt, Stephen, 1943-. 2011. 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, 2011.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Greenblatt, Stephen. The Swerve: How the World Became Modern W.W. Norton, 2011.

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