Ideas That Changed the World

By Felipe Fernández-Armesto

Subjects: Civilization, World history, Diffusion of innovations, History

Description: Presents the big themes in philosophy and history, and reveals how certain ideas have shaped our civilization. Respected historian Felipe Fernandez-Armesto offers an unashamedly personal analysis on a wide range of ideas--from the afterlife to taboo foods--that will keep readers enthralled.--From publisher description.