Outline of History

Book • 1940

Mentioned by

Referenced to describe H.G. Wells' changing views on human progress and the impact of science and reason.

Mentioned by

Ben Stuart

to illustrate the contrast between naive optimism and harsh reality.

Mentioned as an original example of popular books about where we come from.

Referenced by

Matthew Ehret

as inspiring Yuval Harari to become a philosopher.

Mentioned by Pete Quinones as a four-volume set on the history of man.

Mentioned by

Cindy Rollins

in contrast to Chesterton's "The Everlasting Man."

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