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Twin Tracks: The Unexpected Origins of the Modern WorldTwin Tracks is a landmark book of real world stories that investigates the nature of change and divines as never before the unlikely origins of many aspects of contemporary life. In each of the work's twenty five narratives, we discover how the different outcomes of an important historical event in the past often come together again in the future. Each chapter starts with an event such as the U. S. attack on Tripoli in 1804 that generates two
Twin Tracks is a landmark book of real-world stories that investigates the nature of change and divines as never before the unlikely origins of many aspects of contemporary life. In each of the work's twenty-five narratives, we discover how the different outcomes of an important historical event in the past often come together again in the future. Each chapter starts with an event -- such as the U.S. attack on Tripoli in 1804 -- that generates two divergent series of consequences. After tracking each pathway as it ranges far and wide through time and space, Burke shows how the paths finally and unexpectedly converge in the modern world. Twin Trackspinpoints the myriad ways the future is shaped, whether by love, war, accident, genius, or discovery. For instance, in "The Marriage of Figaro to Stealth Fighter," Burke's twin tracks start with the composer of the opera and the French spy from whose play he stole the plot. The tracks then encompass, among other things, freemasonry, the War of Independence, Captain Cook, jellyfish, Jane Austen, and audio tape. Ultimately, the convergence of the two Figaro tracks sets the stage for the development of Gulf War Stealth aircraft. Wonderfully accessible and lucidly written, Twin Tracks offers an amusing and instructive new view of the past and the future.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 12/01/2005
ISBN: 9780743258104
Pages: 276
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d
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I recently purchased the Clarks Men's Oxford shoes, and I must say, I am thoroughly impressed. These shoes effortlessly blend classic elegance with unmatched comfort, making them a perfect addition to any wardrobe.
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Very Stylish!
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Surprisingly comfortable and very stylish. They can dress up an outfit of jeans and a nice shirt, next level look! 👏👏👏 True to size.
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amazing shoe for the price
Size: 11.5, Color: Black Leather
ordered these shoes last minute for my fiance- super nice quality, suer comfortable. honestly a great price for the quality you are getting! he said they were very easy to walk in as well! these shoes are true to size!
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Great shoe for the price
Size: 9, Color: Black
My son needed a dressy pair of shoes. Decided to try these for the price. He loves them and has worn them several times. They still look great and he says they're comfortable. We ordered his regular size and it fit perfect. We’re very happy with this purchase.
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Size: 10.5 Wide, Color: Black-wingtip
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