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Cynthia Phillips & Shana Priwer
Leonardo Da Vinci

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A collection of surprising revelations and quirky stories about one of the most amazing people who ever lived. This engaging volume reveals Leonardo da Vinci’s phenomenal accomplishments: mathematical discoveries, investigations of the secrets of the human body, the invention of a robot . . . and even a plan to divert Italy’s Arno River. Packed with fascinating facts, the book also covers biographical details, modern reflections on da Vinci’s legacy, and historical insights—offering a new appreciation of just how remarkable this “Renaissance man” really was.

€11.19

Language English ● Format EPUB ● ISBN 9781446355213 ● Editor The Editors of David & Charles ● Publisher F+W Media ● Published 2012 ● Downloadable 6 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 2391101 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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