Discoveries: Birth of the Motion PictureWell-written, loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations, each Discoveries RM volume is a look at one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science, or nature. These innovatively designed, affordably priced, compact paperbacks bring ideas to life and amplify our understanding of civilization in a new way. |
Contents
THE BEGINNING OF A NEW WORLD | 13 |
INVENTION AFTER INVENTION | 27 |
EARLY MASTERS | 53 |
Copyright | |
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