A review by susanob
A History of the World in 100 Objects by Neil MacGregor

5.0

AMAZING book that I will have to buy. The 100 chosen objects housed at the British Museum span the length of humankind and are from all over the world. Each object has a 4-5 page story - where it is from, how it was found, what its significance to humankind is. Additionally many objects have been subjected to newer scientific tests which provide more clues to the history of the object and its culture. A mummy had a CT scan and what was found is so interesting. Very readable book which illuminates and stretches and instigates thought - what more could a person want from a book?