A Little History of the World

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.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 10/01/2005
ISBN: 9780300108835
Pages: 284
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 8.76h x 5.82w x 1.05d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2005 pg. 896
Publishers Weekly 08/29/2005 pg. 48
Ingram Advance 10/01/2005 pg. 115
Booklist 09/15/2005 pg. 21
Univ PR Books for Public Libry 01/01/2006 pg. 1 - Strongly Recommended
Booksense '76 January 2006 01/01/2006 pg. 1