 |
|
|
|
|
The New Penguin History of the World |
|
|
J. M. Roberts - Author
Odd Arne Westad - Revised by
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Book: Paperback | 5.07 x 7.79in | 1264 pages | ISBN 9780141030425 | 18 Dec 2007 | Penguin | 18 - AND UP |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
An extremely accessible narrative of the world’s history
A book of extraordinary ambition, scholarship and accessibility, The New Penguin History of the World covers the history of our planet from our origins on the African savannah to the state of the world six years after September 11, 2001. Tracing the development of different civilizations through the ages, J. M. Roberts examines the periods of turbulence and change, the international shifts in order and power, and the conflicts, divisions, and advances that have shaped the way we live.
A truly global and comprehensive chronicle of human experience—of ordinary people, as well as of those in power—across all continents and conditions, The New Penguin History of the World brilliantly conveys the staggering diversity of human life and achievement.
“A stupendous achievement . . . Unrivalled world history for our day . . . it is unbelievable in its facts and almost incontestable in its judgements.”
—A. J. P. Taylor, The Observer (London)
|
|
|
Email Alerts
To keep up-to-date, input your email address, and we will contact you on publication
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
This month we kick off the seaon of summer reading with a thrilling selection of our hottest books of the year. And you'll receive 15% off these select titles by simply using coupon code SUMMER09 thru July 7th.
|
|
|
|
