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A Little History of the World

by Clifford Harper, E. H. Gombrich   |  Ages 13+
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A Little History of the World
A Little History of the World

Engaging journey through humanity's vast history.

If you're curious about the grand narrative of human civilization, "A Little History of the World" might just be the gem you're looking for. Gombrich's work is known for transforming complex historical events into a story that's accessible and fascinating, which is why it's loved by readers of all ages. Captivating illustrations and a narrative that speaks more of human experiences than mere dates make this book feel less like a history textbook and more like a conversation with a wise friend who knows the past inside out.

  • Schlegel-Tieck Prize Nominee for Caroline Mustill (2006)
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A Little History of the World

by Clifford Harper, E. H. Gombrich   |  Ages 13+
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ISBN: 9780300143324
Authors: Clifford Harper, E. H. Gombrich
Publisher: Yale University Press
Date of Publication: 2008-10-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Educational, Young Readers
Related Topics: Reference
Goodreads rating: 4.11
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In 1935, with a doctorate in art history and no prospect of a job, the 26-year-old Ernst Gombrich was invited by a publishing acquaintance to attempt a history of the world for younger readers. Amazingly, he completed the task in an intense six weeks, and Eine kurze Weltgeschichte für junge Leser was published in Vienna to immediate success, and is now available in seventeen languages across the world. Toward the end of his long life, Gombrich embarked upon a revision and, at last, an English translation. A Little History of the World presents his lively and involving history to English-language readers for the first time. Superbly designed and freshly illustrated, this is a book to be savored and collected. In forty concise chapters, Gombrich tells the story of man from the stone age to the atomic bomb. In between emerges a colorful picture of wars and conquests, grand works of art, and the spread and limitations of science. This is a text dominated not by dates and facts, but by the sweep of mankind's experience across the centuries, a guide to humanity's achievements and an acute witness to its frailties. The product of a generous and humane sensibility, this timeless account makes intelligible the full span of human history.
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Engaging journey through humanity's vast history.

If you're curious about the grand narrative of human civilization, "A Little History of the World" might just be the gem you're looking for. Gombrich's work is known for transforming complex historical events into a story that's accessible and fascinating, which is why it's loved by readers of all ages. Captivating illustrations and a narrative that speaks more of human experiences than mere dates make this book feel less like a history textbook and more like a conversation with a wise friend who knows the past inside out.

  • Schlegel-Tieck Prize Nominee for Caroline Mustill (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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