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Memory Of The World - The Treasures That Record Our History From 1700 Bc To The Present Day: Unesco Reference Works Series
From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, priceless documentary heritage record the diversity of languages, peoples and knowledge that have influenced humanity from the early days of human history to the present. This heritage documents important events, discoveries or inventions that have transformed the world. The UNESCO Memory of the World program was created to preserve these recorded treasures of humanity and mobilize resources so that future generations can enjoy this legacy that is preserved in the major libraries, archives and museums across the globe. This book is a full listing of all entries on the official UNESCO Memory of the World international register: Unique list of documentary heritage from around the world Photographs and descriptions for 245 precious documents All entries identified by the UNESCO International Advisory Committee and endorsed by the Director-General Entries include: 42
656 pages, Paperback
First published October 18, 2012
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1,175 books33 followersThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (in French, L'Organisation des Nations unies pour l’éducation, la science et la culture) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. Its stated purpose is to contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration through education, science and culture in order to further universal respect for justice, the rule of law and human rights including the fundamental freedoms proclaimed in the UN Charter. Projects sponsored by UNESCO include literacy, technical, and teacher-training programmes; international science programmes; the promotion of independent media and freedom of the press; regional and cultural history projects; the promotion of cultural diversity; international cooperation agreements to secure the world cultural and natural heritage (World Heritage Sites) and to preserve human rights, as well as attempts to bridge the worldwide digital divide.
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January 26, 2015
Useful Book to historians, archivists and world travellers to know documentary heritage assets located in different countries
“Memory of the World: The Treasures That Record Our History from 1700 BC to the Present Day”, written by UNESCO experts, is a mesmerizing account of 245 entries of documentary heritage assets inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register from several countries and from every continent. This book depicts the beauty and diversity of these intangible cultural heritage (ICH) assets as reflected in over 250 specially selected photographs. This book is very helpful to world travellers and historians to know about documentary heritage and ICH assets located in the countries they are planning to visit and also in their own country.
“Memory of the World: The Treasures That Record Our History from 1700 BC to the Present Day”, written by UNESCO experts, is a mesmerizing account of 245 entries of documentary heritage assets inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register from several countries and from every continent. This book depicts the beauty and diversity of these intangible cultural heritage (ICH) assets as reflected in over 250 specially selected photographs. This book is very helpful to world travellers and historians to know about documentary heritage and ICH assets located in the countries they are planning to visit and also in their own country.
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