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A Little History Of The World

by E. H. Gombrich; Illustration: Clifford Harper
language: english
Publisher: Yale University Press, October of 2005 ‧
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The story of man from the stone age to the atomic bomb, a colourful picture of wars and conquests, grand works of art, the spread & limitations of science, tribes evolving towards society. The sweep of mankind's experience across the centuries, his achievements and his frailties. First published 1935, this is the first English edition.

'His enthusiasm for his subject is irresistible... With Gombrich's Little History, at last available in English there will be many generations of future historians who will attribute to it their lifelong passion for history-and for truth.' - Lisa Jardine, The Times

'...the book charms, amuses and informs superbly...In A Little History, Gombrich triumphantly proves he is as much a story teller as a professor.' - Andrew Roberts, Daily Express

'The publishers tell us that Philip Pullman calls it 'irresistible'. So it is...as an outline of how we have come to be where we are I doubt it could be bettered...a perfect birthday present for a child with an enquiring mind. I wish it had been available when I was young.' - Allan Massie, Literary Review

'...another charming work of history for children which is shortly to be published by Yale and first appeared in 1935...It's as fresh now as it was then. If I were Ruth Kelly, the Education Secretary, I'd order a copy for myself. Then I'd make it prescribed reading for every primary school in the country.' - Melanie McDonagh, The Evening Standard

A Little History Of The World

by E. H. Gombrich; Illustration: Clifford Harper

Property Description
ISBN: 9780300108835
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date: October of 2005
Language: English
Dimensions: 150 x 220 x 24 mm
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 304
Format: Book
Collection: Little Histories
Categories: Books in English > History > General History
Books in English > Dictionaries and Encyclopedias > Encyclopedias
Books in English > Others
EAN: 9780300108835
Recommended Minimum Age: Not applicable

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

E. H. Gombrich

E.H. Gombrich nasceu em Viena, em 1909, e faleceu no dia 3 de Novembro de 2001, em Londres. Autor do clássico internacional «A História da Arte» e de outros «bestseller», foi talvez o historiador de arte mais conhecido do seu tempo.
Em 1936 foi trabalhar para Londres a convite do Instituto Warburg, de que mais tarde se tornou director. Também trabalhou para a BBC e foi professor de História da Tradição Clássica na Universidade de Londres.
Entre muitas honras com que foi agraciado, estão o Prémio Erasmo, o Prémio Hegel, o Prémio Wittgenstein e o Prémio Goethe. Em 1972 foi armado cavaleiro e, em 1998, recebeu a Ordem de Mérito da Grã-Bretanha.

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