The Timetables of History: A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events, Based on Werner Stein's KulturfahrplanGives readers instant access--year by year--to every epoch-making event that occurred across the globe. For example, one quick glance reveals that the fourth decade A.D. witnessed the founding of London, the birth of Plutarch, and the missionary travels of the apostle Paul. From ancient to modern times The Timetables of History distills the essence of civilization, highlighting over 30,000 significant moments in: history and politics; literature and theater; religion, philosophy, and learning; the visual arts; music; science, technology, and growth; and daily life. |
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... films ( Disney ) ; revolutionary changes : " talkies " kill silent films Paul Klee : " Fool in a Trance " Le Corbusier : " The City of Tomorrow " Museum of Modern Art opens in New York with exhibition of works by Cézanne , Gauguin ...
... films ( Disney ) ; revolutionary changes : " talkies " kill silent films Paul Klee : " Fool in a Trance " Le Corbusier : " The City of Tomorrow " Museum of Modern Art opens in New York with exhibition of works by Cézanne , Gauguin ...
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... Films : " The Thomas Crown Affair " ( Jewison ) ; " Star ! " ( Julie Andrews ) ; " Funny Girl " ( Streisand ) ... film director , d . ( b . 1889 ) Dan Duryea d . ( b . 1906 ) Lilian Harvey , Ger . film star , d . ( b . 1907 ) Mae Marsh d ...
... Films : " The Thomas Crown Affair " ( Jewison ) ; " Star ! " ( Julie Andrews ) ; " Funny Girl " ( Streisand ) ... film director , d . ( b . 1889 ) Dan Duryea d . ( b . 1906 ) Lilian Harvey , Ger . film star , d . ( b . 1907 ) Mae Marsh d ...
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... film actor , d . ( b . 1894 ) Chic Young , creator of " Blondie " comic strip , d . ( b . 1901 ) Carmine Gallone , Ital . film ... Films : " Sleeper " ( Woody Allen ) ; " Last Tango in Paris " ( Marlon Brando , Maria Schneider , Bernardo ...
... film actor , d . ( b . 1894 ) Chic Young , creator of " Blondie " comic strip , d . ( b . 1901 ) Carmine Gallone , Ital . film ... Films : " Sleeper " ( Woody Allen ) ; " Last Tango in Paris " ( Marlon Brando , Maria Schneider , Bernardo ...
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