A Short History of the World - by Geoffrey Blainey (Paperback)

About the Book

Brilliantly narrated by a distinguished historian, this is the story of the world's people during the last four million years, beginning before the human race moved out of Africa to explore and settle the other continents. Photos. Maps.

Book Synopsis

Here is a masterly account of the grand adventure of human history, brilliantly narrated by a distinguished historian.

Review Quotes

A delightful read, gracefully written, and full of odd and interesting pieces of information as well as thoughtful comparisons.

A master story teller...[the book] grips and entertains...educates and informs...to be savored and possessed, not merely read.

A unique achievement.

Informative and interesting, and is accessible to readers at all levels.

Written for intelligent readers who enjoy a good read.