The document discusses the history and evolution of books from ancient times to modern day. It covers some of the earliest and most influential books in Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, Chinese, and religious texts. It then outlines how books changed with the development of languages, printing press, and rise of publishing. Some seminal books that changed history are mentioned. The role and impact of books on society is discussed. Finally, it explores the impact of digital technologies on books and questions around the future of traditional books.

1. BOOKS By Paxton, David, Nicole

2. Ancient Books Mesopotamian “Epic of Gilgamesh” Egyptian “Book of the Dead” Greek “Illiad”, “The Odyssey”, and philosophy Chinese philosophy (Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism) Myrasaki Shikibu’s “The Tale of Genji” The Torah, Bible, and Koran

3. Languages Change from Writing

5. Books Become Books Johannes Gutenberg William Shakespeare and Publishing

6. Books Change History Sun Tzu’s “Art of War” Thomas Paine’s Pamphlet “Common Sense” Adam Smith’s “The Wealth of Nations” Harriett Beecher Stowe’s “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” Marx and Engles’s “The Communist Manifesto”

7. Books and Literature Today Harry Potter Twilight Richard Dawkins John Wood and Room to Read

8. Role and functions Record history Help gain knowledge and communicate Help imagination

9. Key Players Tsai Lun (paper) Johannes Gutenburg (printing press) Religious Groups

10. Impact of Digital Age Books on the Internet (eBooks) Kindle, Nook, Ipad, Sony Reader, book apps Decrease in sales of traditional books

11. Future Issues/Questions Will traditional books be outdated? Can electronic books have the same impact as traditional ones? VS

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