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Author:

Christensen, Thomas, 1948-

Title:

1616 : the world in motion / Thomas Christensen.

Publisher:

Counterpoint,

Copyright Date:

2012

Description:

p. ; cm.

Subject:

History, Modern--17th century.
Civilization, Modern--History--17th century.
World politics--Economic aspects--17th century.
Women authors--Influence--17th century.
Women--Influence--17th century.
Globalization--History--17th century.
Discoveries in science--17th century.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Summary:

Thomas Christensen illuminates the extravagant age of the early 17th century by focusing on a single riotous year. Woven with color images and artwork from the period, "1616" tells the surprising tales of the men and women who set the world on its tumultuous course toward modernity.

ISBN:

1582437742
9781582437743

Locations:

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)