Twin Tracks: The Unexpected Origins of the Modern World (2003)

by James Burke

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One of the most intriguing minds in the Western World (The Washington Post) delivers a landmark book of real-world stories that contends with the nature of change and divines as never before the unlikely origins of many aspects of contemporary life.

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Interesting concept, well researched. But got a bit over it and didn't bother finishing in the end. (

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MandieZ | Dec 30, 2009 |

draws patterns on the river of history that are interesting and enlightening. strong on science but does not ignore the arts. (

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Heading confidently for Japan, Columbus unexpectedly bumped into America, and Western knowledge went down the tubes.

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