A Short History of the World

A Short History of the World
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Publisher : Ivan R. Dee
Total Pages : 480
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ISBN-10 : 9781461709862
ISBN-13 : 1461709865
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Book Synopsis A Short History of the World by : Geoffrey Blainey

Download or read book A Short History of the World written by Geoffrey Blainey and published by Ivan R. Dee. This book was released on 2003-03-08 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A superb history of the world's people during the last four million years, beginning before the human race moved out of Africa to explore and settle the other continents. Mr. Blainey explores the development of technology and skills, the rise of major religions, and the role of geography, considering both the larger patterns and the individual nature of history. A delightful read, gracefully written, and full of odd and interesting pieces of information as well as thoughtful comparisons that span both time and space. —William L. O'Neill


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