Product Information
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.Product Identifiers
PublisherYale University Press
ISBN-139780300143324
eBay Product ID (ePID)89114449
Product Key Features
Number of Pages304 Pages
Publication NameA Little History of the World
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory
Publication Year2008
TypeTextbook
AuthorE. H. Gombrich
SeriesLittle Histories
Dimensions
Item Height215 mm
Item Weight442 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorE. H. Gombrich
IllustratorClifford Harper