Great Diaries - DK
Category: History
Tags: History, Autobiography & Biographies
Travel back in time and witness both everyday life and great moments in history in this fascinating compilation of diaries through the ages., Great Diaries traces the history of the diary in all its forms, from ancient times to the present day. It brings together historical and literary diaries, artists sketchbooks, explorers journals and scientists notebooks. Discover what is was life to build a pyramid, sail the seas with Magellan, travel into the heart of Africa or serve on the Western Front. Find out how writers and artists planned their masterpieces and how scientists developed their groundbreaking theories., Great Diaries explores the worlds greatest diaries and notebooks, including those of Samuel Pepys, Charles Darwin, Virginia Woolf and Anne Frank. Including key extracts and close-ups of important details, featured text provides additional biographical information and set the works in their cultural and historical context., Essential listening for everyone who is passionate ab
