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Learn about the history of human civilization by H.G. Wells in this beautifully designed edition. From the earliest civilizations to the modern age, this book covers the major events and figures that have shaped our world. This book is perfect for history enthusiasts and... Read Full Overview

Of the more than one hundred books that H. G. Wells published in his lifetime, this is one of the most ambitious. Spanning the origins of the Earth to the outcome of World War I, A Short History of the World is an engrossing account of the evolution of life and the development... Read Full Overview

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About A Short History of the World by H. G. Wells A Short History of the World is a period-piece non-fictional historic work by H. G. Wells first published by Cassell... Read Full Overview

There is an increasing realisation that our knowledge of world history and how it all fits together ? is far from perfect. A Short History of the World aims to fill the big gaps in our historical knowledge with a book that is easy to read and assumes little prior knowledge... Read Full Overview

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

A Short History of the World is a period-piece non-fictional historic work. The book was largely inspired by Wells's earlier 1919 work The Outline of History. It summarises the scientific knowledge of the time regarding the history of Earth and life and begins with its origins,... Read Full Overview

There is an increasing realisation that our knowledge of world history - and how it all fits together - is far from perfect. A Short History of the World aims to fill the big gaps in our historical knowledge with a book that is easy to read and assumes little prior knowledge... Read Full Overview

""A Short History of the World"" is a non-fiction book written by H.G. Wells, first published in 1922. It provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of human history, from the earliest civilizations to the end of World War I. The book covers a wide range of topics, including... Read Full Overview

A Short History of the WorldBy H. G. Wells

This Illustrated version of the "A Short History of the world" contains about 300 Illustrated picture, and many historic objects..THE story of our world is a story that is still very imperfectly known. A couple of hundred years ago men possessed the history of little more than... Read Full Overview