The Wonderful Century Reader - Alfred Russel Wallace - Bog

The Wonderful Century Reader: Its Successes And Its Failures is a book written by Alfred Russel Wallace and published in 1898. The book is a collection of essays that explore the major achievements and failures of the 19th century. The author, a renowned biologist and naturalist, discusses various topics such as the progress of science, technology, and medicine, as well as the social and political changes that occurred during the century. Wallace provides a critical analysis of the advancements made in various fields, highlighting both their positive and negative impacts on society. He also discusses the challenges and struggles faced by people during the time, including poverty, disease, and inequality. The book is a fascinating account of the 19th century, offering insights into the major events and trends that shaped the modern world. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in history, science, and social issues.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.