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Book Review By Daniel Green
A History of Knowledge by Charles Van Doren

A coherent journey from the beginnings of writing and philosophy to the computerized technology of the modern era. How knowledge and learning have changed the course of human events and our understanding of the world.


Kind Of History
Time of history: - History of mankind
History of a science? Yes

Setting
If applicable, liberal/conservative? - Historian is moderately liberal

Writing Style
How much gore? - 3 ()
How fast-paced is the book? - 7 ()
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel... - challenged
How much focus on stories of individuals? - Focuses on brief history of a lot of players
How much romance? - 2 ()
Minor characters feature lots of:
Pictures/Illustrations? - A handful
Maps necessary? - Not enough maps
Length of book - 350-400 pages
How much emphasis on small details? - 6 ()
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