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A Little History of the World

Author:	E. H. Gombrich; Caroline Mustill (Translator); Clifford Harper (Illustrator)
Series:	Little Histories Ser.

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E. H. Gombrich's bestselling history of the world for young readers tells the story of mankind from the Stone Age to the atomic bomb, focusing not on small detail but on the sweep of human experience, the extent of human achievement, and the depth of its frailty. The product of a generous and humane sensibility, this timeless account makes intelligible the full span of human history. In forty concise chapters, Gombrich tells the story of man from the stone age to the atomic bomb. In between emerges a colorful picture of wars and conquests, grand works of art, and the spread and limitations of science. This is a text dominated not by dates and facts, but by the sweep of mankind's experience across the centuries, a guide to humanity's achievements and an acute witness to its frailties.

Reviews

'I wish it had been available when I was young.' Allan Massie, Literary Review

'There is not one of the 39 short chapters that is not enlivened by a sharp insight or arresting image.' Tim Blanning, The Sunday Telegraph

'With Gombrich's Little History, at last available in English there will be many generations of future historians who will attribute to it their lifelong passion for history - and for truth.' Lisa Jardine, The Times

'Do not, from its title, underestimate this book.' Brian Sewell, Evening Standard

'Gombrich opens with the most magical definition of history I have ever read.' Amanda Vickery, Guardian Review

'Brilliant, irresistible: a wonderful surprise.' Philip Pullman

'the whole experience of human history, from prehistory to the Second World War, compressed into a flowing narrative... A delight.' The Daily Telegraph

Author description

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.

General Fields

ISBN : 9780300143324
Publisher : Yale University Press
Imprint : Yale University Press
Publication date : October 2008
Dimensions : 210mm X 140mm X 25mm
Produced in : United States
Product Type : books

Special Fields

Illustrations : 40 black & white illustrations
Pages : 304
Dewey classification : 909
Language : English
Illustrator : Clifford Harper
Edition : 908
Bind : Paperback
Author : E. H. Gombrich; Caroline Mustill (Translator); Clifford Harper (Illustrator)