On the Origin of Species: Great Works that Shape Our World

Initially received with muted applause Darwin's The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection was soon recognised as the breakthrough scientific advance that explained the evidence of the world around us, the place and history of humans, the connections between environment and evolution. Still regarded by some as radical Darwin's contribution to world knowledge is immeasurable. Great Works that Shape Our World is a new series of definitive books drawing on ancient, medieval and modern writing.