THOMAS CHRISTENSEN / 1616: The World in Motion
"1616 is a beautiful & profound book..." -- Gary Snyder
For some, 1616 stands out as the year Shakespeare and
Cervantes died. And, while it did mark the end of an era of literature, it also
marked the beginnings of a new, globalized world in which America was for the first time directly
connected to Europe, Africa, and Asia. 1616: The World in Motion reveals the
surprising degree of movement that took place, and the remarkable
interconnectivity of distant places and cultures during this time. These
connections were responsible for altering the course of humanity in ways that
affect us to this day.
In his newest book, Thomas Christensen presents riveting stories and stunning
color images that define what sets this year apart from the rest. From
witch-hunts, astronomy, and alchemy, to the global trade of silk, silver, and
slaves, Christensen presents a panoramic and colorful glimpse into a year that
changed our world forever.
“A brimmingly generous intellectual feast, lavishly curated by Mr. Christensen—on every page a fresh marvel—the catalog, as it were, of a show just asking to be mounted, and the Show of the Year at that.” -- Lawrence Weschler, Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Mr. Wilson’s Cabinet of Wonder
Thomas Christensen’s previous books include New World/New Words: Recent Writing from the Americas, and the best-selling translation (with Carol Christensen) of Laura Esquivel’s Like Water for Chocolate. He is Director of Creative Services at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.
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