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A Little History of the World
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Written in 1935 by Ernst H. Gombrich, 'A Little History of the World' chronicles human development from the inventions of cavemen to the results of the First World War. The book describes major world religions and incorporates historical events and figures in an engaging and conversational style.
Originally written in German, it was later translated into English by Caroline Mustill and Leonie Gombrich after Gombrich's death.
The book is notable for its accessibility and has been praised for making complex historical concepts understandable for a broad readership.
Originally written in German, it was later translated into English by Caroline Mustill and Leonie Gombrich after Gombrich's death.
The book is notable for its accessibility and has been praised for making complex historical concepts understandable for a broad readership.
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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Mentioned by 
Neil Pasricha and 
Tim Urban as a book offering a comprehensive yet engaging overview of human history.
Neil Pasricha and Tim Urban as a book offering a comprehensive yet engaging overview of human history.
Chapter 22: Tim Urban on shivering in shorts and shifting from sheep to chef
Mentioned by Alice Loxton as an example of catch-all histories.
Spectator Out Loud: James Heale, Angus Colwell, Alice Loxton, Lloyd Evans, Richard Bratby, Christopher Howse and Catriona Olding
Mentioned by Benjamin Heber Johnson as an example of a book that provides simple yet consequential accounts of history.
Benjamin Heber Johnson, "Texas: An American History" (Yale UP, 2025)
