A Short History of the World by Geoffrey Blainey
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
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 *
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 *
Geoffrey Blainey, one of AustraliaOs most prominent historians, held a chair at Harvard in the early 1980s and taught for many years at the University of Melbourne. He is the recipient of AustraliaOs highest honor, Companion in the Order of Australia. He lives near Melbourne.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781566635073 |
| ISBN 10 | 1566635071 |
| Title | A Short History of the World |
| Author | Geoffrey Blainey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Ivan R. Dee |
| Year published | 2003-05-08 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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