100% NZ-owned | 80,000+ Books In NZ 📚

20% Off 3+ In-Stock Fiction Books Extended! | Every order goes in the draw to win a $600 Prize Pack

A Short History of the World

By H. G. Wells
0.0 (0 reviews)
3.86 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 2,925 ratings, 304 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
A Short History of the World by H. G. Wells offers an engaging overview of human history from the Earth's formation to the early 20th century. Wells explores the development of civilizations, highlighting key historical events and figures, aiming to provide readers with a broad understanding of human progress and cultural evolution. The book strives to make complex historical concepts accessible and intriguing for all readers.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2400
Elsewhere:
$2600
OVERNIGHT NZ-WIDE DELIVERY

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by an engaging and concise exploration of human history, from the dawn of civilisation to the modern age. The author's insightful perspective offers a sweeping narrative that makes complex historical events accessible and intriguing, ideal for both history enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

A Short History of the World

From the origins of the Earth to the outcome of the First World War, this work presents an account of the evolution of life and the development of the human race. It considers such subjects as the Neolithic era, the rise of Judaism, the Golden Age of Athens, the life of Christ, the rise of Islam, and the discovery of America.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Moving from the Modern Classics into the successful Wells series in the Penguin Classics.

Spanning the origins of the Earth to the outcome of the First World War, this is a brilliantly compelling account of the evolution of life and the development of the human race. Along the way, Wells considers such diverse subjects as the Neolithic era, the rise of Judaism, the Golden Age of Athens, the life of Christ, the rise of Islam, the discovery of America and the Industrial Revolution.

Breathtaking in its scope and passionate in its intensity, this history remains one of the most readable of its kind.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The literary work by H.G. Wells presents a sweeping narrative of human history, praised for its accessible prose and ambitious scope. However, some reviewers note that the book reflects the context of the time it was written, with certain historical and cultural biases present. It is often appreciated for its ability to distil vast historical events into a concise format, making it both enlightening and engaging for readers interested in a general overview of world history.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141441825

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Norman Stone
  • Edited by Michael Sherborne

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 293g

Pages: 400

Collections

Featured Global History H.G. Wells History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

H. G. Wells was a professional writer and journalist, who published more than a hundred books, including novels, histories, essays and programmes for world regeneration. Wells's prophetic imagination was first displayed in pioneering works of science fiction, but later he became an apostle of socialism, science and progress. His controversial views on sexual equality and the shape of a truly developed nation remain directly relevant to our world today. He was, in Bertrand Russell's words, 'an important liberator of thought and action'.

Also by H. G. Wells

View all

More from History & Military

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.