The New Penguin History of the World - Softcover

Roberts, J M

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141030429 ISBN 13: 9780141030425

Publisher: Penguin, 2007

Synopsis

One of the most extraordinary history bestsellers on the Penguin list, John Roberts's book has now been updated by Odd Arne Westad to make sure it keeps its amazing appeal to a new generation of readers.

'A stupendous achievement ... the unrivalled World History for our day. It extends over all ages and all continents. It covers the forgotten experiences of ordinary people as well as chronicling the acts of those in power. It is unbelievably accurate in its facts and almost incontestable in its judgements' A. J. P. Taylor, Observer

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Review:

`A brilliant book ... the most outstanding history of the world yet written' -- J. H. Plumb, author of The Italian Renaissance

`A stupendous achievement ... the unrivalled World History for our day' -- A. J. P. Taylor, Observer

`A work of outstanding breadth of scholarship and penetrating judgements. There is nothing better of its kind' -- Jonathan Sumption, Sunday Telegraph

`At once entertaining and scholarly ... a book as challenging as it is consistently absorbing' -- Christopher Hibbert, author of Nelson: A Personal History

`This is a book I would like to put into the hands of anyone interested in the past' -- Alan Bullock, author of Hitler and Stalin: Parallel Lives

From the Publisher:

FULLY UPDATED AND REVISED EDITION

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0141030429
• ISBN 13: 9780141030425
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1264