A History of Everyday Things
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Summary
A History of Everyday Things by Daniel Roche is a history book that adds background to its subject. The available edition details are 2000 • Cambridge Univ Pr • 320 pages.
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This book adds background and explanation to a historical subject.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780521633598
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