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1	A Little History of the World more books like this by Professor E H Gombrich, Ralph Cosham (Read by) add to wishlist In 1935, with a doctorate in art history and no prospect of a job, the 26-year-old Ernst Gombrich was invited to attempt a history of the world for younger readers. Amazingly, he completed the task in an intense six weeks, and "Eine kurze Weltgeschichte fur junge Leser" was published in Vienna to immediate success, and is now available in twenty ... see all copies from $4.34! new only from $8.81! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor more books like this by Susan Wise Bauer add to wishlist Covering the major events of the ancient world, this guide includes maps, a timeline, illustrations and parental aids. see all copies from $7.24! new only from $9.36! \| SVS
3	The Modern Age: From Victoria's Empire to the End of the USSR more books like this by Susan Wise Bauer add to wishlist A final volume of the popular history of modern nations presents the major historical events between 1850 and 2000 in an accessible storybook format ideal for reading aloud to children. Simultaneous. see all copies from $8.15! new only from $8.15! \| SVS
4	Western Civilization more books like this by Jackson J Spielvogel, PhD add to wishlist Engaging chronological marrative weaves the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural and military aspects of history into a gripping story that is as memorable as instructive. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $23.25! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Tragedy & Hope: A History of the World in Our Time more books like this by Carroll Quigley add to wishlist see all copies from $44.94! new only from $44.94! \| first editions
6	World Civilizations: The Global Experience more books like this by Professor Peter N Stearns add to wishlist The primary goal of World Civilizations is to present a truly global history since the development of agriculture and herding to the present. Using a unique periodization, this book divides the main periods of human history according to changes in the nature and extent of global contacts. This global world history text emphasizes the major stages ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.95! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Middle Ages: From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance more books like this by Susan Wise Bauer add to wishlist A storybook-format guide which is designed as a read-aloud project for parents and children to share. see all copies from $9.00! new only from $10.76! \| SVS
8	Cartoon History of the Universe 1 more books like this by Larry Gonick add to wishlist In seven wild and witty chapters, cartoonist Larry Gonick takes us on an uproarious joyride through the ancient world. Gonick's brilliant insights, exuberant humor, and delightful drawings combine to make a truly unique work that is sure to be a valuable resource as well as a great escape for all ages. Black-and-white illustrations. see all copies from $3.27! new only from $7.73! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Worlds Together, Worlds Apart: A History of the World from the Beginnings of Humankind to the Present: Volume 2: The Mongol Empire to the Present more books like this by Robert Tignor, Jeremy Adelman, Professor Stephen Aron add to wishlist True to its title, this uniquely integrated text highlights the stories and themes in world history that tied cultures and regions together, and in some cases drove them apart. In this second edition, the book's non-Eurocentric approach continues with the expansion of the original eleven world history "turning point" stories from the modern period ... see all copies from $43.58! new only from $58.64! \| SVS
10	Bury Me Standing: The Gypsies and Their Journey more books like this by Isabel Fonseca add to wishlist Isabel Fonseca delves into the largely hidden world of the Roma--or Gypsies--in this book. They are a people who have been persecuted for centuries in Europe, and the society they have developed is one which puts little stock in remembering history or respecting European states. Fonseca spent four years with Roma across Europe and listened to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Creators: A History of Heroes of the Imagination more books like this by Daniel J Boorstin add to wishlist In THE CREATORS, historian Boorstin examines the contributions of artists, writers, etc. to western culture. THE CREATORS follows Boorstin's THE DISCOVERERS, and precedes THE SEEKERS. The three volumes form a trilogy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The Earth and Its Peoples: A Global History more books like this by Professor Richard W Bulliet add to wishlist The Earth and Its Peoples was one of the first texts to present world history in a balanced, global framework, shifting the focus away from political centers of power. This truly global text for the world history survey course employs a fundamental theme, the interaction of human beings and the environment, to compare different times, places, and ... see all copies from $18.54! new only from $27.75! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam more books like this by Barbara Wertheim Tuchman add to wishlist From the distinguished American historian whose work has been acclaimed around the world, a major new book that penetrates one of the most bizarre and fascinating paradoxes in history: the persistent pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own intersts. Across the march of thirty centuries, Tuchman brings to life the dramatic events ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Western Civilization: A Brief History more books like this by Jackson J Spielvogel, PhD add to wishlist Put the world today into context by learning about the past through this brief, best-selling "Western Civilization" text that has helped thousands of students succeed in the course. Jack Spielvogel's engaging style of writing weaves the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military aspects of history into a gripping ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $41.50! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The Seekers: The Story of Man's Continuing Quest to Understand His World more books like this by Daniel J Boorstin add to wishlist Boorstin's third book in his trilogy tracing the development of the intellect looks at major thinkers and their ideas. Beginning in antiquity, this voluminous survey consists of three chronologically organized sections. A New York Times Notable Book for 1998. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Churchill, Hitler, and "The Unnecessary War": How Britain Lost Its Empire and the West Lost the World more books like this by Patrick J Buchanan add to wishlist From one of the nation's preeminent conservative thinkers comes this masterful if controversial history of the two World Wars that ended Europe's global dominance and cost Britain her empire, largely due to the blunders of Winston Churchill. 8-page photo insert. see all copies from $4.49! new only from $5.87! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The World That Trade Created: Society, Culture, and the World Economy 1400 to the Present more books like this by Kenneth Pomeranz, Steven Topik add to wishlist Why are railroad tracks separated by the same four feet, eight inches as ancient Roman roads? How did 19th-century Europeans turn mountains of bird excrement from Peru into mountains of gold? Where has most of the world's oil come from in the 20th century? This new edition of "The World That Trade Created" reveals the answers to dozens of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.00! \| SVS
18 view cover	Traditions & Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past more books like this by Jerry H Bentley add to wishlist Over a million students at thousands of schools have learned about world history with the best selling book for the course, "Traditions and Encounters: A Global Perspective on the Past". Using the twin themes of traditions and encounters, the text emphasizes both the distinctive patterns of historical development within individual societies and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.55! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	A History of Knowledge: Past, Present and Future more books like this by Charles Van Doren add to wishlist A remarkable one-volume history of the human race that interweaves all knowledge and all human achievement. This is the culmination of a lifetime's work by the former editorial director of the Encyclopedia Brittanica. This self-contained work not only provides a history of the discovery of great things, but also of concepts and ideas, placed in ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.16! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Human Record: Sources of Global History, Volume II: Since 1500 more books like this by Alfred J Andrea, James H Overfield add to wishlist Unlike some other world history texts that center on the West, The Human Record provides balanced coverage of the global past. The book features both written and artifactual sources that are placed in their full historical contexts through introductory essays, footnotes, and focus questions. The text sheds light on the experiences of women and non ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $36.06!
21 view cover	Barron's AP World History more books like this by John McCannon add to wishlist This newly updated manual presents two full-length model AP World History exams with answer keys, plus detailed advice on answering the comparative essay question, and helpful strategies for answering the test's multiple-choice and document-based questions. An extensive subject review covers the following general areas: Foundations of World ... see all copies from $2.50! new only from $7.62! \| SVS
22 view cover	The first civilizations and the classical legacy more books like this by Gloria K Fiero add to wishlist The first volume of "The Humanistic Tradition" guides students from the paleolithic through classical Greek culture and through the art and music of Han China. It is an exciting introduction to any humanities course but it can also serve as a colorful and informative supplement in courses on prehistory, classical history, or Greek and Roman ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $17.79! \| SVS
23 view cover	The Lessons of History more books like this by Will Durant, Ariel Durant add to wishlist In this illuminating and thoughtful book, Will and Ariel Durant have succeeded in distilling for the reader the accumulated store of knowledge and experience from their four decades of work on the ten monumental volumes of "The Story of Civilization." The result is a survey of human history, full of dazzling insights into the nature of human ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $38.75! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Traditions & Encounters: A Brief Global History, Volume II: From 1500 to the Present more books like this by Jerry H Bentley, Herbert F Ziegler, Heather E Streets add to wishlist "Traditions & Encounters: A Brief Global History", the highly-anticipated concise version of Bentley and Ziegler's best-selling survey text, provides a streamlined account of the cultures and interactions that have shaped world history. With an engaging narrative, strong thematic approach, visual appeal, and solid pedagogy, it offers enhanced ... see all copies from $9.66! new only from $29.95! \| first editions \| SVS
25	Story of Civilization more books like this by Will Durant, Ariel Durant add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.65! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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