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The History of the World: From the Earliest Times to the Present Day
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Publishing Details
Full Title:
The History of the World: From the Earliest Times to the Present Day
Contributors:
By (Author) Frank Welsh
Publisher:
Quercus Publishing
Imprint:
Quercus Publishing
Publication Date:
1st July 2013
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Dewey:
909
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
496
Dimensions:
Width 150mm, Height 204mm, Spine 30mm
Weight:
347g
Description
In a narrative beginning almost 1.5 million years ago with the emergence of Homo erectus, Frank Welsh takes the reader from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, from the Industrial Revolution to the age of terrorism.
Using his masterly storytelling skills, he recounts the epic story of human growth, survival and achievement across all continents and ages. Providing insight into the lives of ordinary people in every corner of the globe, this comprehensive book is the perfect introduction to the human history of our planet.Author Bio
Frank Welsh was born in Washington, County Durham, and educated at Magdalene College, Cambridge. His books include The Profit of the State, Uneasy City, Building the Trireme, A History of Hong Kong and A History of South Africa. He lives in France and England.
