Description |
352 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm |
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Note |
Half title: The world in 1776. |
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Includes index. |
Contents |
Prologue to the Past -- A Time of Absolutism: The Power Structure -- The Business of Empire: A World of Trade -- Questions of Enlightenment: The Grand Tour -- An Age of Reconnaissance: Frontiers of Science -- The Taste of the Times: The Artists' World -- American Heritage: Voice of the People. |
Summary |
Tells the story of a glamorous, inconsistent, creative age that was on the verge of tremendous changes. |
Subject |
History, Modern -- 18th century.
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History, Modern. (OCoLC)fst00958367
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Chronological Term |
1700-1799
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Added Title |
World in 1776 |
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Horizon (New York, N.Y.)
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ISBN |
0070154309 |
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9780070154308 |
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0070154317 (deluxe.) |
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9780070154315 (deluxe.) |
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