The Swerve

Discover 'The Swerve,' a Pulitzer Prize-winning nonfiction masterpiece that explores the profound impact of Lucretius' ancient text, 'On the Nature of Things.' This captivating book unveils how the revival of a long-lost manuscript sparked transformative ideas, reshaping the Renaissance and influencing thinkers like Botticelli, Montaigne, Darwin, and Einstein. Written by a celebrated scholar, 'The Swerve' details the thrilling journey of discovery and the powerful ideas that suggest the universe operates without divine interference. Perfect for history buffs and philosophy enthusiasts alike, this 368-page B-format paperback from Random House UK is not just an academic text but a narrative that weaves intricate historical threads into an engaging story. Delve into revolutionary concepts that challenge religious dogma, celebrate human capability, and explain the nature of matter in constant motion. Enhance your library with this essential addition that illuminates the roots of modern thought. Enjoy FREE shipping while securing this gem to explore the past's relevance in today's world. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping as combined shipping with other products is not available.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099572442
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 368


Description:
"WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR NONFICTION Almost six hundred years ago, a short, genial man took a very old manuscript off a library shelf. With excitement, he saw what he had discovered and ordered it copied. The book was a miraculously surviving copy of an ancient Roman philosophical epic, On the Nature of Things by Lucretius and it changed the course of history. He found a beautiful poem of the most dangerous ideas that the universe functioned without the aid of gods, that religious fear was damaging to human life, and that matter was made up of very small particles in eternal motion. These ideas fuelled the Renaissance, inspiring Botticelli, shaping the thoughts of Montaigne, Darwin and Einstein. An innovative work of history by one of the world s most celebrated scholars and a thrilling story of discovery, The Swerve details how one manuscript, plucked from a thousand years of neglect, made possible the world as we know it. Winner of the 2011 National Book Award for Nonfiction"

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