Great Explorers of the World Here are the stories of nine great adventures and the men who took part in them. They pushed back the frontiers of man's knowledge of the world by their vision, courage and sheer doggedness. Their journeys are placed within their historical context, but also contain the words of the men themselves.
In this digitised age of shared information it is easy to take for granted the power of the printed word. Here Melvyn Bragg presents a vivid reminder of the book as agent of social, political and personal revolution. In the fascinating book accompanying the ITV series, Melvyn Bragg takes a look at the most important British books in history, and their long-lasting effects which can still be felt throughout the world today. Far from being a study of dry texts...