A Little History of the World
Book description
The international bestseller: E. H. Gombrich's sweeping history of the world, for the curious of all ages
"All stories begin with 'Once upon a time.' And that's just what this story is all about: what happened, once upon a time." So begins A Little History of the World, an engaging…
Why read it?
2 authors picked A Little History of the World as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Read this book to get a glorious sweep of human history told like a fireplace story. Beginning with prehistoric man and progressing through to the fall of the Soviet Union, this book is the definitive “narrative of the human race” (as told by Booklist).
Ben Schott from The Observer said it best: “One feels as if Gombrich is guiding one through time with a grandfatherly gleam in his eyes.”
From Michael's list on amazing history for readers young and old.
Gombrich’s iconic little volume, initially written for his children, and published posthumously in English (Hitler had banned it in the author’s native Austria), simplifies Zinn’s larger thematic style but, like Zinn, forms an intelligent coherent whole.
Ostensibly written for children, the book possesses a universality that transcends any age group. Unlike Zinn, Gombrich lacks an ideological "edge," but he shares a vision of a common history of humanity that complements Zinn’s approach.
From David's list on read if you love Howard Zinn's A People's History Of the United States.
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