100 Letters that Changed the World
Colin Salter
An intriguing collection of the most inspiring and powerful letters of all time.
The written word has the power to inspire, astonish and entertain, as this collection of 100 letters that changed history will show. Ordered chronologically, the letters range from ink-inscribed tablets that vividly describe life in the Roman Empire to remarkable last wills and testaments, passionate outpourings of love and despair, and succinct notes with deadly consequences.
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.
Dominic Couzens is a British author and journalist specialising in avian and natural history subjects. He contributes regularly to BBC Wildlife magazines; and is also a professional field trip guide. His critically acclaimed books include The Secret Lives of Garden Birds (Guardian wildlife book of the year), The Secret Lives of British Birds (The Times wildlife books of the year), and The Secret Lives of Garden Wildlife. He is also the author of A Bird a Day and A Year of Birdsong, both published by Batsford. He lives in Dorset. Gail Ashton is a highly experienced wildlife photographer and writer with a passion for entomology. She believes it's the little things that makes the world go round. A few years ago she began a year-long project to photograph and document 500 UK invertebrates, which sent her down a path of discovery that has become a passion, and shows in this book. She is also the co-author of the book, An Identification Guide to Garden Insects of Britain and North-West Europe. She lives in Hertfordshire.
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