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A Very Short History of the World

Geoffrey Blainey

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Condensed journey through humanity's vast history.

If you've ever felt daunted by thick tomes on world history, Blainey's book might just change your mind. It's packed with insightful glimpses into the human saga, yet it's concise enough not to overwhelm. Ideal for anyone who’s curious about our past but short on time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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A Very Short History of the World

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ISBN: 9780143005599
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Science
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 470 readers)

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"A Very Short History of the World" is the story of the world's people during the last four million years. It begins before human beings moved out of Africa to explore and settle the other continents. It is a story of the inhabited world being pulled apart, and of it coming together again in recent centuries. Blainey recreates human experience in its astoundingly varied forms, describing human life at both its grandest and most domestic covering amazing discoveries and powerful empires, and changes in diet, daily life work and sport. In "A Very Short History of the World", Blainey takes his masterful account of human history and abridges it to make a compelling and hugely accessible work of history.
 

Condensed journey through humanity's vast history.

If you've ever felt daunted by thick tomes on world history, Blainey's book might just change your mind. It's packed with insightful glimpses into the human saga, yet it's concise enough not to overwhelm. Ideal for anyone who’s curious about our past but short on time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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