A Little History of the World

Ernst Gombrich - RARE ADVANCE UNCORRECTED PAGE PROOF

ISBN 10: 0300108834 / ISBN 13: 9780300108835

Published by Yale University Press, 2005

About this Item

VERY SCARCE INDEED. This is an advance uncorrected page proof copy of the English language Yale edition. It has a clear acetate cover, and it is unread and new looking. A classic work by "a generous and humane sensibility, this timeless account makes intelligible the full span of human history.".

Seller Inventory # ABE-1622103739331

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Little History of the World
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0300108834
• ISBN 13: 9780300108835
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: Special Edition.
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

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 and lively book written for readers both young and old. Rather than focusing on dry facts and dates, E. H. Gombrich vividly brings the full span of human experience on Earth to life, from the stone age to the atomic age. He paints a colorful picture of wars and conquests; of grand works of art; of the advances and limitations of science; of remarkable people and remarkable events, from Confucius to Catherine the Great to Winston Churchill, and from the invention of art to the destruction of the Berlin Wall.
 
For adults seeking a single-volume overview of world history, for students in search of a quick refresher course, or for families to read and learn from together, Gombrich’s Little History enchants and educates.

About the Author

E. H. Gombrich (1909–2001) was the author of many works, including the international bestsellers The Story of Art and Art and Illusion. He was director of the Warburg Institute of the University of London from 1959 to 1976.