Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World by Simon Winchester (

Description: Land by Simon Winchester "In many ways, Land combines bits and pieces of many of Winchesters previous books into a satisfying, globe-trotting whole. . . . Winchester is, once again, a consummate guide."--Boston Globe The author of The Professor and the Madman, The Map That Changed the World, and The Perfectionists explores the notion of property--bought, earned, or received; in Europe, Africa, North America, or the South Pacific--through human history, how it has shaped us and what it will mean for our future.Land--whether meadow or mountainside, desert or peat bog, parkland or pasture, suburb or city--is central to our existence. It quite literally underlies and underpins everything. Employing the keen intellect, insatiable curiosity, and narrative verve that are the foundations of his previous bestselling works, Simon Winchester examines what we human beings are doing--and have done--with the billions of acres that together make up the solid surface of our planet.Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World examines in depth how we acquire land, how we steward it, how and why we fight over it, and finally, how we can, and on occasion do, come to share it. Ultimately, Winchester confronts the essential question: who actually owns the worlds land--and why does it matter? Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook. FORMAT Compact Disc LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Simon Winchester is the acclaimed author of many books, including The Professor and the Madman, The Man Who Loved China, A Crack in the Edge of the World, and Krakatoa--all of which were New York Times bestsellers and appeared on numerous best and notable lists. In 2006 Winchester was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire by her Majesty the Queen. He lives in Manhattan and in western Massachusetts.Simon Winchester is the acclaimed author of many books, including The Professor and the Madman, The Man Who Loved China, A Crack in the Edge of the World, and Krakatoa--all of which were New York Times bestsellers and appeared on numerous best and notable lists. In 2006 Winchester was made an officer of the Order of the British Empire by her Majesty the Queen. He lives in Manhattan and in western Massachusetts. Review "Land combines bits and pieces of many of Winchesters previous books into a satisfying, globe-trotting whole...Winchester is, once again, a consummate guide."-- "Boston Globe""A very wide-ranging ride."-- "Booklist""An entertaining and erudite roundup of humanitys ever-evolving relationship with terra firma."-- "Publishers Weekly""Exudes the comfort and charm of a beloved encyclopedia come to life."-- "New Yorker""The author offers familiar, disheartening accounts of mass acquisitions and theft...Readers looking for inspiration will perk up to read about the Netherlands, which acquired its land from the sea and didnt evict anyone."-- "Kirkus Reviews""Winchesters Queens English, familiarity with his material, and passion for his subject matter make this a winning choice."-- "AudioFile""Winchester looks at how we buy and use land, how we spill blood over it, and, finally, whether we can really talk about who owns it."-- "Library Journal" Review Quote "Winchester looks at how we buy and use land, how we spill blood over it, and, finally, whether we can really talk about who owns it." Details ISBN1799947602 Author Simon Winchester Short Title Land LIB/e Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1799947602 ISBN-13 9781799947608 Format Compact Disc Publication Date 2021-01-19 Subtitle How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World Playing time 827 Publisher HarperCollins Imprint HarperCollins Edition Description Library Edition Narrator Simon Winchester Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158513124;

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