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Neil MacGregor's new book accompanies an exhibition at the British Museum. A book about patterns, meanings and stories in the beliefs of humankind. It traces how different societies have understood and articulated their place in the cosmic scheme. He examines mankind's beliefs not from the perspective of institutional religions, but by focusing on the shared narratives that have shaped societies. The new book from the author of "Germany. Memories of a Nation" and "A History of the World in 100 Objects".