The Penguin History of the World

6th edition

J M Roberts, Odd Arne Westad

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Penguin
14 March 2014

History; General & world history

For generations of readers The Penguin History of the World has been one of the great cultural experiences - the entire story of human endeavour laid out in all its grandeur and folly, drama and pain in a single book; beautifully written, authoritative and thrilling. Now, for the first time, this landmark bestseller has been completely overhauled - not just bringing it up to date, but revising it throughout in the light of new research and discoveries. The impact of this is particularly dramatic on the Ancient World where there has been a revolution in our understanding of many civilizations. The closing sections of the book reflect what now seems to be the inexorable rise of Asia and the increasingly troubled situation in the West. The republication of The Penguin History of the World in hardback is an opportunity to celebrate a book that is both a richly rewarding narrative and a permanent work of reference.

By: J M Roberts, Odd Arne Westad
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 6th Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 56mm
Weight: 872g
ISBN: 9781846144431
ISBN 10: 1846144434
Pages: 1280
Publication Date: 14 March 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Penguin History of the World: 6th edition

A work of outstanding breadth of scholarship and penetrating judgments. There is nothing better of its kind -- Lord Jonathan Sumption Sunday Telegraph At once entertaining and scholarly ... a book as challenging as it is consistently absorbing -- Christopher Hibbert A stupendous achievement -- A. J. P. Taylor A brilliant book ... the most outstanding history of the world yet written' -- J. H. Plumb The leading historical mind of his generation Guardian