A Little History of the World: Illustrated Edition (Little Histories)
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E. H. Gombrich’sA Little History of the World, an engaging and lively book written for readers both young and old, vividly brings the full span of human experience on Earth to life, from the stone age to the atomic age. Gombrich’s text paints a colorful picture of wars and conquests; of grand works of art; of the advances and limitations of science; of remarkable people and remarkable events.
But Gombrich was, first and foremost, the best-known art historian of his time; his beloved Little Historysuggests illustrations on every page. Featuring more than two hundred illustrations—most in color—this beautiful edition incorporates a wide range of images, showing us the earliest cave paintings, the classic sculptures of the ancient Greeks, beautiful Islamic calligraphy, oil portraits of the mighty through the ages, and much more. With a high-grade design, fine paper, and classic binding, this enhanced edition will have an important place on family bookshelves for many years to come.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Illustrated edition (31 Oct. 2013), Yale University Press |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 364 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0300197187 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0300197181 |
| Reading age | 13 – 17 years |
| Dimensions | 18.06 x 2.24 x 22.81 cm |
by Pham Minh Son
I recommend that adults read this because it isn’t very interesting for children. They should make it more interesting. The title isn’t interesting in the first place.
by Chris Dell
If I had this book while at school I would have understood and enjoyed the subject of world history far more. Of course one cannot expect to cover all world history in a single volume but it succeeds very well in describing the most crucial world events from the beginning of human existence through to modern warfare in the 20th century. This new version of the book is well illustrated throughout; the maps in particular show very clearly how the moving boundaries have shaped the political world as we know it today.
by Aure
Enjoy ready few pages every day…
by Rupert Mark David
Excellent for kids with a brain and hunger for knowledge
by Jsha
Engaging from start to finish. Bought as a gift which is now being recommenced as a must read to all friends and family
by Djilly L.
As a history enthusiast I had high expectations of this book that was recommended to me by a friend. I don’t mind so much to read about things over and over again and I expected there to be not much news.
Now the book is nicely written and indeed quite accessible for younger readers. And it also includes a neat instruction about the author.
However, I got quite bored reading the book. Again, I didn’t expect to learn about new facts. But the overarching purpose of putting historical events into a wider context left me none the wiser. Perhaps the book is a great summary for younger readers or people with limited historical awareness but to me most connections and sequence of events were pretty obvious.
Besides, it remains a pretty dull read for children in my view, despite the illustrations that were added to the copy I ordered.
I suppose this was great for some younger readers in a different age, but I wouldn’t blame my children if they gained similar knowledge and insights from more lively digital content.
by Sally Cinnamon
I can’t believe that Gombrich wrote this when he was 26, in six weeks! I had read The Story of Art but didn’t know this book existed until I stumbled upon it. It is amazing that it manages to be brilliant for children (his intended audience), and adults – it is clearly written, erudite and wise. Highly recommended.
by xavier scott
Having decided to improve my knowledge in the history of art, I was recommended this book by a friend. I have since bought 3 additional versions as presents to close family members. It is a must read for anyone interested and starting in the field.
The book is easy to read, the writing style is simple, and the story telling surprisingly good ! You can start at any chapter and follow your tastes and preferences. For example I started at Florence Renaissance, finished the book and then went back to the Egyptian beginnings..
I highly recommend,.