A Compend of History, From the Earliest Times: Comprehending a General View of the Present State of the World, With Respect to Civilization, Religion, and Government; And a Brief Dissertation on the I - Hardcover
Synopsis
A Compend of History: From the Earliest Times to the Present State of the World
A clear, compact overview of world civilization, religion, and government, designed to spark historical thinking in readers of all ages.
This two-volume edition, originally published in 1848 and edited for corrections and additions, presents a concise survey of history from ancient times to modern events. It emphasizes the value of historical knowledge and offers guided narration, notes, and simplified timelines to support learning and memory.- Accessible narrative that ties big historical ideas to concrete facts
- Concise chronology and line-of-life biographies to aid quick understanding
- Editorial notes and updates that improve accuracy for today’s readers
- Practical framing of history as a tool for education and informed citizenship
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