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A Little History of the World

Auteur(s): E. H. Gombrich
Narrateur(s): Ralph Cosham
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In 1935, with a doctorate in art history and no prospect of a job, twenty-six-year-old Ernst Gombrich was invited to attempt a history of the world for younger readers. Amazingly, he completed the task in an intense six weeks, and Eine kurze Weltgeschichte für junge Leser was published in Vienna to immediate success. It is now an international bestseller and available in almost thirty languages across the world.

In forty concise chapters, Gombrich tells the story of man from the Stone Age to the atomic bomb. In between emerges a colorful picture of wars and conquests, grand works of art, and the spread and limitations of science. This is a text dominated not by dates and facts but by the sweep of mankind’s experience across the centuries, a guide to humanity’s achievements and an acute witness to its frailties. The product of a generous and humane sensibility, this timeless account makes intelligible the full span of human history.

©1985 DuMont Literatur und Kunst Verlag GmbH und Co. KG, Cologne, Germany. English translation 2005 Leonie Gombrich (P)2006 Blackstone Audio Inc. Histoire Moyen Âge Guerre Afrique Impérialisme Histoire ancienne Croisade L’entre-deux-guerres

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"A lovely, lively historical survey....A fine conception and summarizing of the world's checkered past for young and old." (Kirkus Reviews)
"A remarkable book, written in an amiable, conversational style....This resurrected history deserves reading for all its delights." (The New York Times)
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Very engaging storytelling. Accurate history, albeit slightly Eurocentric. What was told was brilliant though. Amazing narration as well.

Great storytelling

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A little History of Europe would of been a more accurate title but regardless I really enjoyed listening to this novel. It’s a great overview of European history, and I loved how easy it was to follow along.

A little History of Europe

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it is good book for everyone to know about whole world history in such a short time. it could be better but still good effort.

very good

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Personally I wasn’t moved by this book. It would have been better if he delve into moor details. I understand it is a “quick history “ of the word, but the book suffers for it. If you don’t know anything about history this may appeal to you and at least give you a timeline of events.

Take it or leave it

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What a wonderful book. The author may have intended this History of the World for teens or younger but it is really a great summary of the highlights of history for anyone. Great listening, the narrator is perfectly easy to listen to.

Not only for Young Adults

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This book is very endearing I will be purchasing this book for my nephew.

Child friendly

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A great review of the history of mankind and shows how far we have come yet are still the same! After listening, one should be happier about living today than any other time in history!

Interesting and fun!

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Not that it’s boring! My 9-year old has opted to listen to this segments of this book every night for the past year and must have heard it now at least 50 times. She likes learning from the history stories and I like that the voice is calm and soothing enough to allow her to fade off to sleep with it playing.

Great voice and content as a sleep story

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Stylishly written and delightfully narrated, this is perhaps the best history book I have read/listened to. Although meant for children, it is entirely suitable for an adult audience. Not too long, not too short. Not too detailed, not too brief. It's just right for someone who wants to learn about human civilization, with all the pertinent events and significant developments throughout the ages, but doesn't want to get bored by cumbersome details. Overall, it is a most entertaining and enjoyable book.

A superb and excellent history book...

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A very well written and woven story of the whole world history. considering all the details the author as well selected those that are most significant and has woven then together in a beautiful story. Very well narrated as well.

Wonderful overview for adults and children

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