About this title: This is the first volume in a bold new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while giving weight to the characteristics of each country. This narrative history employs the methods of "history from beneath" to connect leaders with the lives of those they ruled. The result is a tapestry from which we may draw conclusions about the direction of world events and the causes behind them.
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Edition: 1ST
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 3/17/2007
ISBN-13:9780393059748ISBN:039305974X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W.W. Norton & Co
Date Published: 39158
ISBN-13:9780393059748ISBN:039305974X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
Date Published: 2007-03-26
ISBN-13:9780393059748ISBN:039305974X
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780393059748ISBN:039305974X
Description: Spanning the earliest accounts to the fall of Rome, this work is the first volume in a bold new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving we... read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780393059748ISBN:039305974X
Description: Spanning the earliest accounts to the fall of Rome, this work is the first volume in a bold new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving we... read more
"Very good read! This is a great companion to read on your own while your kids are studying the Story of the World. This would also be excellent for an older student. This is much more interesting than a textbook, but still covers a massive amount of information in a systematic order.
I didn't read the whole book as I skipped over several of the Indus and Chinese civilization stories. So I'm only giving it a 4 instead of higher. Maybe I'll pick it up later.
I found witty comments intermingled throughout the histories which helped to keep it real. There was a lot of references to the kings trying to get their heir let's just say and so you might not want younger than 14 reading it. There was nothing specific just generalities. There were also multiple references to every Pharaoh and conqueror that was gay. I don't know why that was pertinent.
"I didn't actually read all of this book. After about 500 pages I found the reading too 'modern'--i.e. about 2500 years ago--and I started losing interest. This is a narrative history, with a strong focus on kings and prominent figures rather than on sociology and daily life. The sweep is so broad that there has to be oversimplification, but it's an interesting survey with lots of reference to sources."
"The best introductory account of the ancient world I've read. Very easy read but informative. Suitable for younger readers (my 13 year old boys enjoyed it)"
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