Meredith Macardle: 6 books

A História do Século 20 para Quem Tem Pressa é um guia acessível para 100 anos de história moderna. Enormes avanços na ciência e na tecnologia — estimulados por exigências do comércio internacional e conflitos armados sem precedentes — resultaram no surgimento de aviões, automóveis...

A rich, complex and absorbing subject, it’s hard to find the history of the twentieth century in one accessible book ... until now. From two World Wars to astonishing scientific progress and social upheaval, the twentieth century saw unprecedented change. In this concise history of a century like no...

2.500 anos de descobertas — os feitos dos grandes cientistas, desde os tempos antigos até a era moderna. Desde os tempos antigos, homens e mulheres de brilhante intelecto tentam entender o universo observando muito além da capacidade de ver ou mesmo tocar — de minúsculos átomos às mais distantes...

Taking the history of the world as its basis might seem a mammoth task but this fascinating book does just that, breaking the whole lot down into ten enthralling chapters that cover the ages and the world, from the Bronze Age up until the end of the Second World War. With over 5,500 years to choose...

Since ancient times, we have tried to make sense of our universe by observing objects far beyond our abilities to see or touch - from the smallest atom to the farthest star. This book covers, in chronological order, all the key discoveries and remarkable minds in each scientific field, including...

Since ancient times, the greatest minds have tried to make sense of the universe by observing objects far beyond our abilities to see or touch – from the smallest atom to the farthest star. Covering, in chronological order, the key discoveries of the most prolific thinkers in each scientific field,...