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A Little History of the World Paperback - 2008

by E. H. Gombrich; Clifford Harper (Illustrator)

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Superbly designed and freshly illustrated, this book tells the story of man from the stone age to the atomic bomb. What emerges is a colorful picture of wars and conquests, grand works of art, and the spread and limitations of science.

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The international bestseller: E. H. Gombrich's sweeping history of the world, for the curious of all ages

"All stories begin with 'Once upon a time.' And that's just what this story is all about: what happened, once upon a time." So begins A Little History of the World, an engaging and lively book written for readers both young and old. Rather than focusing on dry facts and dates, E. H. Gombrich vividly brings the full span of human experience on Earth to life, from the stone age to the atomic age. He paints a colorful picture of wars and conquests; of grand works of art; of the advances and limitations of science; of remarkable people and remarkable events, from Confucius to Catherine the Great to Winston Churchill, and from the invention of art to the destruction of the Berlin Wall.

For adults seeking a single-volume overview of world history, for students in search of a quick refresher course, or for families to read and learn from together, Gombrich's Little History enchants and educates.

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  • Title A Little History of the World
  • Author E. H. Gombrich; Clifford Harper (Illustrator)
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 304
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Yale University Press, New Haven
  • Publication date 2008-09-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Maps, Table of Contents
  • ISBN 9780300143324 / 030014332X
  • Weight 0.72 lbs (0.33 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.9 in (21.08 x 13.72 x 2.29 cm)
  • Age range 13 to 17 years
  • Grade levels 8 - 12
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
  • Category History - General History
  • Library of Congress subjects World history
  • Dewey Decimal Code 909

About the author

E. H. Gombrich (1909-2001) was the author of many works, including the international bestsellers The Story of Art and Art and Illusion. He was director of the Warburg Institute of the University of London from 1959 to 1976.
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