A Little History of the World - Illustrated Edition (Paperback, Illustrated edition)

A special edition of the international bestseller that is "sumptuously illustrated. . . . Perfect for reading to alert and curious children, but it's even better as a secret pleasure, read alone, with no children in sight." (Philip Kennicott, Washington Post) E. H. Gombrich's A 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 History suggests 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.

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Little Histories
Release date:	October 2013
First published:	October 2013
Authors:	E.H. Gombrich
Dimensions:	228 x 180 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	346
Edition:	Illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-19718-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > History > World history > General
LSN:	0-300-19718-7
Barcode:	9780300197181

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