The New Penguin History of the World - Hardcover

Roberts, J M

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9780713996111: The New Penguin History of the World

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0713996110 ISBN 13: 9780713996111

Publisher: Allen Lane, 2003

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One of the most extraordinary history bestsellers on the Penguin list, John Roberts' book has now been completely updated to the end of the last century and revised throughout to make sure it keeps its amazing appeal to a new generation of readers.

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A work of outstanding breadth of scholarship and penetrating judgments. There is nothing better of its kind. (Jonathan Sumption, "Sunday Telegraph") Anyone who wants an outline grasp of history, the core of all subjects, can grasp it here. ("The Economist")

Synopsis:

Completely updated to the end of the 20th century and revised throughout, this text has been overhauled to take account of the great range of discoveries that have changed our views on early civilizations and to bring it fully up-to-date. Global in scope, this volume examines the development of different civilizations through the ages - from our origins on the African savannah to AD 2001. It conveys the staggering diversity of the human experience across a range of climates and conditions.

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