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Item specifics
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- Publication Date
- 2013-10-20
- Features
- Illustrated
- ISBN
- 9780300197181
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300197187
ISBN-13
9780300197181
eBay Product ID (ePID)
166531875
Product Key Features
Book Title
Little History of the World : Illustrated Edition
Number of Pages
364 Pages
Language
English
Topic
World, History / General
Publication Year
2013
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction, History
Book Series
Little Histories Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
30.9 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
7.1 in
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"Imagine the full story of human habitation on our planet being told in such flowing prose that you want to read it out loud. If you can't imagine that, read A Little History of the World and experience it!"-Patricia S. Schroeder, President and CEO of the Association of American Publishers and Former U.S. Representative from Colorado , "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, "Beautifully produced, with elegant typeface and spacious design, this edition will keep old and young enthralled. A Timeless gift!"-- The Good Book Guide, "... a marvellous antidote to history without chronology: the whole experience of human history, from prehistory to the Second World War, compressed into a flowing narrative... [Gombrich] excels in creating a sense of the continuities of history - the ways in which human nature has not budged over the millenium, and the smallness of the differences between people. A delight."-Robert Hanks, The Daily Telegraph, "Now in a new fully illustrated format could there be any better book to inspire the historians of tomorrow'....We will all want this elegiac, deceptively simple and elegant history....a lovely piece of book production....Yale has done the author proud, producing something that, in the age of electronic publishing, shows just what's so special about the printed book."--Sue Baker, Lovereading, "... the main body of the book retains an irresistible, boyish energy and enthusiasm... Here, in this little book are answers to many of the questions you never dared to ask."--Margaret Drabble, New Statesman, "Written for children, this book is a source of entertainment and revision for adults too. Devoid of pretension and condescension it demonstrates how fluid communication between the generations can be. Without resorting to technical jargon or a raft of dates Gombrich has produced a text that appeals to all ages and inspires further reading... Entertaining, information and enlightening, it will send the reader on a voyage of (re)discovery of the great story of our world."--Elizabeth Reid, Kensington Magazine, "... an engrossing kaleidoscopic account of global history from the ancient Egyptians to the Treaty of Versailles."-Tristram Hunt, BBC History Magazine, "Gombrich opens with the most magical definition of history I have ever read. . . . Tolerance, reason and humanity . . . suffuse every page of the Little History ."-Amanda Vickery, Guardian Review, "Now in a new fully illustrated format could there be any better book to inspire the historians of tomorrow'....We will all want this elegiac, deceptively simple and elegant history….a lovely piece of book production….Yale has done the author proud, producing something that, in the age of electronic publishing, shows just what's so special about the printed book."-Sue Baker, Lovereading, "Every household should have this book....enriching and enhancing...It makes for an excellent introduction to the world's history for knowledge-thirsty teenagers and upwards."--Mary Lussiana, Country & Town House (Books of the Year), "A work firmly aimed at educating young readers… [I] marvelled at Gombrich's uncomplicated presentation and brilliantly digestible prose when grappling with such awe-inspiring subject matter."-Oliver Barker, Art Newspaper, "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 "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, Times (UK) "In simple, vivid prose, Gombrich surveys the human past from pre-history to his own time. . . . Lucky children will have this book read to them. Intelligent adults will read it for themselves and regain contact with the spirit of European humanism at its best."--Anthony Grafton, Wall Street Journal "A remarkable book, written in an amiable, conversational style, effortlessly explaining, without condescension, difficult matters like the achievements of Charlemagne, the monetary system of medieval Europe and the ideas of the Enlightenment. . . . This resurrected history deserves reading for all its delights."--Edward Rothstein, New York Times " A Little History of the World by E. H. Gombrich is a bedtime treat to share with my two children and proof that brilliance and perspicacity needn''t be stuffy."--Bettany Hughes, The Times "I am going to buy ten copies of this book and give it to my ten favourite children. . . . This is a book which teaches what it is to be civilised by its very tone, which is one of gentleness, curiosity and erudition."--A. N. Wilson, Times Literary Supplement "A marvellous antidote to history without chronology: the whole experience of human history, from prehistory to the Second World War, compressed into a flowing narrative. . . . [Gombrich] excels in creating a sense of the continuities of history--the ways in which human nature has not budged over the millennium, and the smallness of the differences between people. A delight."--Robert Hanks, Daily Telegraph "Gombrich opens with the most magical definition of history I have ever read. . . . Tolerance, reason and humanity . . . suffuse every page of the Little History ."--Amanda Vickery, Guardian Review "A work firmly aimed at educating young readers. . . . [I] marvelled at Gombrich''s uncomplicated presentation and brilliantly digestible prose when grappling with such awe-inspiring subject matter."--Oliver Barker, Art Newspaper "Delightful . . . charming."-- PopMatters "A masterpiece of nonfiction writing for children. It is a wry and charming book, perfectly suited to the capacities of a 10-year-old, but also remarkably free of condescension. An adult can read it with pleasure. And, indeed, with instruction."--Scott McLemee, Newsday "A timeless and engaging narrative of the human race."-- Booklist "[A] brisk, clear-eyed trot through the centuries."--Tom Beer, Maine Sunday Telegram "A brilliant piece of narrative, splendidly organised, told with an energy and confidence that are enormously attractive, and suffused with all the humanity and generosity of spirit that Gombrich''s thousands of admirers came to cherish during his long and richly productive life. It''s a wonderful surprise: irresistible, in fact."--Philip Pullman "Imagine the full story of human habitation on our planet being told in such flowing prose that you want to read it out loud. If you can''t imagine that, read A Little History of the World and experience it!"--Patricia S. Schroeder, president and CEO of the Association of American Publishers and former U.S. Representative from Colorado, "[T]his gem of a book. . . [has] a lovely, personal preface [and] reminds us how clever, eloquent and inspiring an account EH Gombrich gave us for ourselves."-- The Independent, "I am going to buy ten copies of this book and give it to my ten favourite children... this is a book which teaches what it is to be civilised by its very tone, which is one of gentleness, curiosity and erudition."-A.N. Wilson, Times Literary Supplement, "The book is remarkable as an introduction to World history. Its style is unique…beautifully designed."- Cassone, "In simple, vivid prose, Gombrich surveys the human past from pre-history to his own time. . . . Lucky children will have this book read to them. Intelligent adults will read it for themselves and regain contact with the spirit of European humanism at its best."-Anthony Grafton, Wall Street Journal, "A brilliant piece of narrative, splendidly organised, told with an energyand confidence that are enormously attractive, and suffused with all thehumanity and generosityof spirit that Gombrich's thousands of admirers came to cherish during hislong and richly productive life. It's a wonderful surprise: irresistible, infact."-Philip Pullman, "A brilliant piece of narrative, splendidly organised, told with an energy and confidence that are enormously attractive, and suffused with all the humanity and generosity of spirit that Gombrich''s thousands of admirers came to cherish during his long and richly productive life. It''s a wonderful surprise: irresistible, in fact."-Philip Pullman, "Now the publishers have added two hundred illustrations, mostly in colour, that enhance and extend the author's primary intention to arouse curiosity and enthusiasm for the history of mankind. Beautifully produced, with elegant typeface and spacious design, this edition will keep young and old enthralled. A timeless gift!"-- The Good Book Guide, "A remarkable book, written in an amiable, conversational style, effortlessly explaining, without condescension, difficult matters like the achievements of Charlemagne, the monetary system of medieval Europe and the ideas of the Enlightenment. . . . This resurrected history deserves reading for all its delights."-Edward Rothstein, New York Times, "The book is remarkable as an introduction to World history. Its style is unique...beautifully designed."- Cassone, "It certainly couldn't be done more agreeably:.. 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, "This is a lovely book which would be a fine addition to any bookshelf. Or better still, plonked into the lap of the nearest child."-Trevor Heaton, Eastern Daily Express (Saturday Magazine), " A Little History of the World by E.H. Gombrich is a bedtime treat to share with my two children and proof that brilliance and perspicacity needn't be stuffy."-Bettany Hughes, The Times, "Gombrich opens with the most magical definition of history I have ever read. . . . Tolerance, reason and humanity . . . suffuse every page of the Little History ."--Amanda Vickery, Guardian Review , "Now in a new fully illustrated format could there be any better book to inspire the historians of tomorrow'....We will all want this elegiac, deceptively simple and elegant history....a lovely piece of book production....Yale has done the author proud, producing something that, in the age of electronic publishing, shows just what's so special about the printed book."-Sue Baker, Lovereading, "It certainly couldn''t be done more agreeably:.. 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, "Every household should have this book....enriching and enhancing...It makes for an excellent introduction to the world's history for knowledge-thirsty teenagers and upwards."-Mary Lussiana, Country & Town House (Books of the Year), " A Little History of the World by E.H. Gombrich is a bedtime treat to share with my two children and proof that brilliance and perspicacity needn't be stuffy."--Bettany Hughes, The Times, "[T]his gem of a book. . . [has] a lovely, personal preface [and] reminds us how clever, eloquent and inspiring an account EH Gombrich gave us for ourselves."- The Independent, "This is a lovely book which would be a fine addition to any bookshelf. Or better still, plonked into the lap of the nearest child."--Trevor Heaton, Eastern Daily Express (Saturday Magazine), "Gombrich opens with the most magical definition of history I have ever read. . . . Tolerance, reason and humanity . . . suffuse every page of the Little History ."--Amanda Vickery, Guardian Review, "Written for children, this book is a source of entertainment and revision for adults too. Devoid of pretension and condescension it demonstrates how fluid communication between the generations can be. Without resorting to technical jargon or a raft of dates Gombrich has produced a text that appeals to all ages and inspires further reading... Entertaining, information and enlightening, it will send the reader on a voyage of (re)discovery of the great story of our world."-Elizabeth Reid, Kensington Magazine, "A work firmly aimed at educating young readers... [I] marvelled at Gombrich's uncomplicated presentation and brilliantly digestible prose when grappling with such awe-inspiring subject matter."--Oliver Barker, Art Newspaper, " A Little History of the World by E.H. Gombrich is a bedtime treat to share with my two children and proof that brilliance and perspicacity needn''t be stuffy."-Bettany Hughes, The Times, "Gombrich opens with the most magical definition of history I have ever read. . . . Tolerance, reason and humanity . . . suffuse every page of the Little History ."-Amanda Vickery, Guardian Review , "The book is remarkable as an introduction to World history. Its style is unique...beautifully designed."-- Cassone, "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, "Now the publishers have added two hundred illustrations, mostly in colour, that enhance and extend the author's primary intention to arouse curiosity and enthusiasm for the history of mankind. Beautifully produced, with elegant typeface and spacious design, this edition will keep young and old enthralled. A timeless gift!"- The Good Book Guide, "A work firmly aimed at educating young readers... [I] marvelled at Gombrich's uncomplicated presentation and brilliantly digestible prose when grappling with such awe-inspiring subject matter."-Oliver Barker, Art Newspaper, "A perennial favourite, this is the illustrated edition of Gombrich's brilliant history and contains 200 pictures, nearly all of them full colour."-Sonali Chapman, The Oldie, "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, "Written for children, this book is a source of entertainment and revision for adults too. Devoid of pretension and condescension it demonstrates how fluid communication between the generations can be. Without resorting to technical jargon or a raft of dates Gombrich has produced a text that appeals to all ages and inspires further reading… Entertaining, information and enlightening, it will send the reader on a voyage of (re)discovery of the great story of our world."-Elizabeth Reid, Kensington Magazine, "Every household should have this book….enriching and enhancing…It makes for an excellent introduction to the world's history for knowledge-thirsty teenagers and upwards."-Mary Lussiana, Country & Town House (Books of the Year), "A brilliant piece of narrative, splendidly organised, told with an energy and confidence that are enormously attractive, and suffused with all the humanity and generosity of spirit that Gombrich's thousands of admirers came to cherish during his long and richly productive life. It's a wonderful surprise: irresistible, in fact."--Philip Pullman, "Beautifully produced, with elegant typeface and spacious design, this edition will keep old and young enthralled. A Timeless gift!"- The Good Book Guide, "... an engrossing kaleidoscopic account of global history from the ancient Egyptians to the Treaty of Versailles."--Tristram Hunt, BBC History Magazine, "It certainly couldn't be done more agreeably:.. 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, "Imagine the full story of human habitation on our planet being told in such flowing prose that you want to read it out loud. If you can't imagine that, read A Little History of the World and experience it!"--Patricia S. Schroeder, President and CEO of the Association of American Publishers and Former U.S. Representative from Colorado , "A perennial favourite, this is the illustrated edition of Gombrich's brilliant history and contains 200 pictures, nearly all of them full colour."--Sonali Chapman, The Oldie, "A masterpiece of nonfiction writing for children. It is a wry and charming book, perfectly suited to the capacities of a 10-year-old, but also remarkably free of condescension. An adult can read it with pleasure. And, indeed, with instruction."-Scott McLemee, Newsday , "A masterpiece of nonfiction writing for children. It is a wry and charming book, perfectly suited to the capacities of a 10-year-old, but also remarkably free of condescension. An adult can read it with pleasure. And, indeed, with instruction."--Scott McLemee, Newsday , "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, "Brilliant, irresistible: a wonderful surprise."--Philip Pullman "Imagine the full story of human habitation on our planet being told in such flowing prose that you want to read it out loud. If you can't imagine that, read A Little History of the World and experience it!"--Patricia S. Schroeder, President and CEO of the Association of American Publishers and Former U.S. Representative from Colorado "A brilliant piece of narrative, splendidly organised, told with an energy and confidence that are enormously attractive, and suffused with all the humanity and generosity of spirit that Gombrich's thousands of admirers came to cherish during his long and richly productive life. It's a wonderful surprise: irresistible, in fact."--Philip Pullman, "A remarkable book, written in an amiable, conversational style, effortlessly explaining, without condescension, difficult matters like the achievements of Charlemagne, the monetary system of medieval Europe and the ideas of the Enlightenment. . . . This resurrected history deserves reading for all its delights."--Edward Rothstein, New York Times, "Christmas gift of the year is surely . . . A Little History of the World . This is a magical work for children. . . . Perfect for bedrime reading."-John Banville, Irish Times, "... ostensibly a book for children, designed to present a chronology of world history, but it's a delight for all ages. The pages sparkle with the learned author's wit and wisdom - and reading them, one feels as if Gombrich, one of the greatest ever art historians, is guiding one through time with a grandfatherly gleam in his eye."-Ben Schott, The Observer, "... a marvellous antidote to history without chronology: the whole experience of human history, from prehistory to the Second World War, compressed into a flowing narrative... [Gombrich] excels in creating a sense of the continuities of history - the ways in which human nature has not budged over the millenium, and the smallness of the differences between people. A delight."--Robert Hanks, The Daily Telegraph, "... the main body of the book retains an irresistible, boyish energy and enthusiasm... Here, in this little book are answers to many of the questions you never dared to ask."-Margaret Drabble, New Statesman, "Christmas gift of the year is surely . . . A Little History of the World . This is a magical work for children. . . . Perfect for bedrime reading."--John Banville, Irish Times, "In simple, vivid prose, Gombrich surveys the human past from pre-history to his own time. . . . Lucky children will have this book read to them. Intelligent adults will read it for themselves and regain contact with the spirit of European humanism at its best."--Anthony Grafton, Wall Street Journal, "I am going to buy ten copies of this book and give it to my ten favourite children... this is a book which teaches what it is to be civilised by its very tone, which is one of gentleness, curiosity and erudition."--A.N. Wilson, Times Literary Supplement, "A brilliant piece of narrative, splendidly organised, told with an energy and confidence that are enormously attractive, and suffused with all the humanity and generosity of spirit that Gombrich's thousands of admirers came to cherish during his long and richly productive life. It's a wonderful surprise: irresistible, in fact."-Philip Pullman, "... ostensibly a book for children, designed to present a chronology of world history, but it''s a delight for all ages. The pages sparkle with the learned author''s wit and wisdom - and reading them, one feels as if Gombrich, one of the greatest ever art historians, is guiding one through time with a grandfatherly gleam in his eye."-Ben Schott, The Observer, "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, "A masterpiece of nonfiction writing for children. It is a wry and charming book, perfectly suited to the capacities of a 10-year-old, but also remarkably free of condescension. An adult can read it with pleasure. And, indeed, with instruction."--Scott McLemee, Newsday, "... ostensibly a book for children, designed to present a chronology of world history, but it's a delight for all ages. The pages sparkle with the learned author's wit and wisdom - and reading them, one feels as if Gombrich, one of the greatest ever art historians, is guiding one through time with a grandfatherly gleam in his eye."--Ben Schott, The Observer
Dewey Edition
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Dewey Decimal
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Edition Description
Illustrated edition
Synopsis
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., A glorious illustrated edition of the international bestseller E. H. Gombrich's Little History of the World , though written in 1935, has become one of the treasures of historical writing since its first publication in English in 2005. The Yale edition alone has now sold over half a million copies, and the book is available worldwide in almost thirty languages. Gombrich was of course the best-known art historian of his time, and his text suggests illustrations on every page. This illustrated edition of the Little History brings together the pellucid humanity of his narrative with the images that may well have been in his mind's eye as he wrote the book. The two hundred illustrations--most of them in full color--are not simple embellishments, though they are beautiful. They emerge from the text, enrich the author's intention, and deepen the pleasure of reading this remarkable work. For this edition the text is reset in a spacious format, flowing around illustrations that range from paintings to line drawings, emblems, motifs, and symbols. The book incorporates freshly drawn maps, a revised preface, and a new index. Blending high-grade design, fine paper, and classic binding, this is both a sumptuous gift book and an enhanced edition of a timeless account of human history.
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