The World of Man: Prose Passages Chiefly From The Works Of The Great Historians, Classical And English

L. J. Cheney

ISBN 10: 1107418399 / ISBN 13: 9781107418394

Published by Cambridge University Press 2014-07-07, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The World of Man: Prose Passages Chiefly From The Works Of The Great Historians, Classical And English
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press 2014-07-07
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107418399
• ISBN 13: 9781107418394
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Originally published in 1933, this book contains a selection of various types of historical writing. The text is divided into the following categories: 'History', 'Principalities and Powers', 'Cities of Men', 'War and Peace', 'Admiralty' and 'The Works of Man'. It is notable for containing passages by writers who might not be regarded as conventionally historical. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in history and historiography.

Book Description

Originally published in 1933, this book contains a selection of various types of historical writing. The text is divided into the following categories: 'History', 'Principalities and Powers', 'Cities of Men', 'War and Peace', 'Admiralty' and 'The Works of Man'. It is notable for containing passages by writers who might not be regarded as conventionally historical.