Travel back in time and share the experience of everyday thoughts and great moments in history in this fascinating compilation of diaries through the ages. ‘Great Diaries’ traces the history of the diary from ancient times to the present day, bringing together more than 80 historical and literary diaries, artists’ sketchbooks, explorers’ journals, and scientists’ notebooks. Discover what it was like 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. Stunning images of the original notebooks and manuscripts are complemented by key extracts and close-ups of important details. Feature boxes provide additional biographical information and set the works in their cultural and historical context.

Author DK Published by Dorling Kindersley Limited ISBN 9780241412947 EAN 9780241412947 Bic Code Cover Hardback