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A Short History of the World.

A Short History of the World.

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A Short History of the World.

by Blainey, Geoffrey

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ISBN 10
0670880361
ISBN 13
9780670880362
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Melbourne: Viking, 2000. HEAVY. ix, 669pp, index, 11 maps, sources. Or black boards in jacket. Very light edge wear to jacket, small bump to top edge of pages. A survey of history from the first people leaving Africa. Explores the development of technology and skills, the rise of major religions and the role of geographical factors.. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo.

Synopsis

A Short History of the World is a general history non-fiction book written by Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey. First published in 2000 by Penguin Books, it describes over 4 million years of history, from before the first people left Africa, through to the current day. In 2007 Blainey released an abridged (492 pages) paperback version of the book titled A Very Short History of the World. He also released a double audio CD set of the same name.

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Bookseller
Lawrence Jones AU (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
A Short History of the World.
Author
Blainey, Geoffrey
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Jacket Condition
Fine
Edition
Second Printing
ISBN 10
0670880361
ISBN 13
9780670880362
Publisher
Viking
Place of Publication
Melbourne
Date Published
2000
Keywords
History
Bookseller catalogs
History- Britain & Europe; History - Not Britain, Europe, USA, Canada;
Size
8vo

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