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A Little History of the World - E. H. Gombrich

Author: E. H. Gombrich. So beginsA 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.

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Book Title	A Little History of the World
Language	English
Author	E. H. Gombrich
Sub category	History Books
Format	Paperback
Isbn10	030014332X
Isbn13	9780300143324
Number of Pages	304
Publisher	Yale University Press
Publication Year	2008-08-19

A Little History of the World A Little History of the World

Book Title: A Little History of the World

Language: English

Author: E. H. Gombrich

Sub category: Non-Fiction Books

Sub category: Humanities Books

Sub category: History Books

Format: Paperback

Isbn10: 030014332X

Isbn13: 9780300143324

Number Of Pages: 304

Publisher: Yale University Press

Publication Year: 2008-08-19

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.Author biography

Among E. H. Gombrich's many writings are 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.