~ Trade Paperback
Telling the story of man from the stone age to the atomic bomb, A Little History of the World presents a colorful picture of wars and conquests, grand works of art, and the spread and limitations of science to create a guide to humanity's achievements and an acute witness to its frailties.
The product of a generous and humane sensibility, A Little History of the World is a timeless account for the curious of all ages that makes intelligible the full span of human history.
“A remarkable book, written in an amiable, conversational style, A Little History of the World effortlessly explains, without condescension, difficult matters.” -- New York Times