Neil MacGregor
NEIL MACGREGOR was director of the National Gallery, London, from 1987 to 2002 and of the British Museum from 2002 to 2015. His previous books include A History of the World in 100 Objects, Shakespeare's Restless World , and Germany: Memories of a Nation, between them translated into more than a dozen languages. In 2010, he was made a member of the Order of Merit, the UK's highest civil honor. He is now chair of the steering committee of the Humboldt Forum in Berlin.
NEIL MACGREGOR was director of the National Gallery, London, from 1987 to 2002 and of the British Museum from 2002 to 2015. His previous books include A History of the World in 100 Objects, Shakespeare's Restless World , and Germany: Memories of a Nation, between them translated into more than a dozen languages. In 2010, he was made a member of the Order of Merit, the UK's highest civil honor. He is now chair of the steering committee of the Humboldt Forum in Berlin. See less
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Neil MacGregor book reviews
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
Only superlatives will do
by DLRS, Jun 10, 2015
This is an excellent way to teach history in schools and colleges, particularly to students who may not be interested in the particular topic, age or country being discussed but have to read or ... Read More
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
My favorite bedside book
by Steve S, Feb 13, 2014
Each essay in this captivating history occupies only a few pages, so it's a great book to keep at the bedside. But the connections it makes--among civilizations ancient and modern--show us how deeply ... Read More
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A History of the World in 100 Objects
by Groucho, Apr 27, 2012
Full of amazing information. A good book for bedtime browsing. Read More
