The written word has the power to inspire, astonish, and entertain, as this collection of 100 letters that changed history will show.
Entries include:
A job application from Leonardo da Vinci, with barely a mention of his artistic talents.Henry VIII's love letters to Anne Boleyn, which eventually led to the dissolution of the monasteries.The scrawled note that brought about Oscar Wilde's downfall.Emile Zola's "J'accuse " open letter, in support of an alleged spy and against anti-Semitism.Beatrix Potter's correspondence with a friend's son that introduced the character of Peter Rabbit.A last letter from the Titanic.Nelson Mandela's ultimatum to the South African president.
A stunning new edition with an elegant new cover, this fascinating book is perfect both for reading cover-to-cover and dipping into to discover the delights within.
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