100 Letters that Changed the World

Name: 100 Letters that Changed the World
Brand: Batsford

Batsford

An intriguing collection of the most inspiring and powerful letters of all time.\nThe 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.\nEntries include:\u2022 A job application from Leonardo da Vinci, with barely a mention of his artistic talents.\n\u2022 Henry VIII\u2019s love letters to Anne Boleyn, which eventually led to the dissolution of the monasteries.\n\u2022 The scrawled note that brought about Oscar Wilde\u2019s downfall.\n\u2022 Emile Zola\u2019s \u2018J\u2019accuse!\u2019 open letter, in support of\n\n100 Letters that Changed the World\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked;