| Description |
192 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 30 cm |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-187) and index. |
| Summary |
Thousands of records provide a view of life five hundred years ago. |
| Contents |
This world and beyond. Structure and dimensions ; Natural phenomena ; Weather ; Geographers and maps ; Geology ; The universe ; Astrology ; The animal kingdom ; The plant kingdom -- The human being. Populations ; Dimensions ; Disasters ; Sickness and health -- Transport. On land ; At sea ; Navigation -- Exploration and discovery -- Industry and commerce. Food and agriculture ; Industry ; Wealth ; Trade ; Money ; Banking and credit -- Science and technology. Mathematics ; Codes and ciphers ; Engineering ; Clockwork ; New technologies ; The war machine -- Buildings and structures. Towers, spires and tombs -- Fortifications ; Religious buildings ; Building for living ; The garden ; Bridges, canals and dams ; Specialized structures -- The arts and entertainment. Painting and drawing ; Sculpture ; Decorative arts ; Language, literature and learning ; Music ; Entertainment -- Sport -- Religion and popular belief -- Rulers and law makers. Royalty and heads of state ; Nobles ; Government ; Law. |
| Subject |
Curiosities and wonders.
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World records.
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Civilization.
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Civilization. (OCoLC)fst00862898
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Curiosities and wonders. (OCoLC)fst00885285
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World records. (OCoLC)fst01181413
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| Added Author |
Manley, Deborah.
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Scammell, Geoffrey Vaughn.
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| ISBN |
0816027722 |
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9780816027729 |
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