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The Penguin History of the World
The Penguin History of the World
Book • 1976
The Penguin History of the World is a landmark bestseller that presents the entire story of human endeavor from its earliest origins to the present day.
The 6th edition, completely overhauled and revised by Odd Arne Westad following J.M.
Roberts' original 1976 publication, incorporates new research and discoveries, including revolutionary understandings of ancient civilizations.
The book is structured into broad sections covering prehistory, first civilizations, classical Mediterranean, the age of diverging traditions, the making of the European age, the great acceleration, and the latest age, with closing sections reflecting the rise of Asia and challenges facing the West.
The 6th edition, completely overhauled and revised by Odd Arne Westad following J.M.
Roberts' original 1976 publication, incorporates new research and discoveries, including revolutionary understandings of ancient civilizations.
The book is structured into broad sections covering prehistory, first civilizations, classical Mediterranean, the age of diverging traditions, the making of the European age, the great acceleration, and the latest age, with closing sections reflecting the rise of Asia and challenges facing the West.
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