A Short History of the World - Softcover

Informative and interesting, and is accessible to readers at all levels. CHOICE Written for intelligent readers who enjoy a good read. Catholic Library World A master story teller...[the book] grips and entertains...educates and informs...to be savored and possessed, not merely read. -- Roger Kimball A delightful read, gracefully written, and full of odd and interesting pieces of information as well as thoughtful comparisons. -- William L. O'Neill, Professor of History, Rutgers University; author of Coming Apart A unique achievement. Jacques Barzun

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