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People of the Century: One Hundred Men & Women Who Shaped the Last One Hundred Years

The atom has been split, genes spliced and sheep cloned, the silicon chip and rock and roll were invented, and inherited ideas about logic and learning have been overthrown. The 20th century has been shaped by many and this collection selects 100 influential leaders, artists, intellects and heroes.

Audience
adult
Length
long · 448 pages

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