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A Little History of the World

By E. H. Gombrich
Series: Little Histories
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The internationally bestselling guide to the extraordinary human story, for the curious of all ages. The world has existed for over 4 billion years, but humanity arrived much more recently. Here, E. H. Gombrich brings to life the full story of human experience on Earth. He... Read More
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A Little History of the World

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The internationally bestselling guide to the extraordinary human story, for the curious of all ages.

The world has existed for over 4 billion years, but humanity arrived much more recently. Here, E. H. Gombrich brings to life the full story of human experience on Earth. He paints a colourful picture of remarkable people and events, from Confucius to Catherine the Great, from the invention of art to the destruction of the Berlin Wall.

This is a book dominated not by dates and facts, but by the sweep of mankind's experience across the centuries. It is both a guide to humanity's achievements and an acute witness to its frailties. The product of a generous and humane sensibility, this is a timeless account of our shared history.

Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300283259

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 April 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 40 b-w illus.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Clifford Harper

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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E. H. Gombrich Global History History & Military Non-Fiction Series: Little Histories

About the Author

E. H. Gombrich (1909–2001) was the author of many celebrated works, including the international bestsellers The Story of Art and Art and Illusion. Born in Vienna in 1909, he moved to London in 1936 where he was director of the Warburg Institute of the University of London from 1959 to 1976.

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