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Larned's History of the world or Seventy Centuries of the life of mankind (Volume V)

Larned's History of the world or Seventy Centuries of the life of mankind (Volume V)

Larned, J. N.

Paperback

Ancient History GeneralGeneral European HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9389169763
ISBN13: 9789389169768
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 29 2019
Pages: 318
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.71 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Seventy centuries, one clear narrative. J. N. Larned gathers the long record of civilisation into a readable, navigable chronicle. History turns on human choices. Larned's History of the World (Volume V) is a robust world history volume in a celebrated multi-volume history set, shaped for readers who want both sweep and detail. Part of a complete reference collection, it supports a universal history of mankind through lucid synthesis and a sharp sense of cultural and political history. Use it as a global history survey, dip in for history for ready reference, or follow the thread of change across centuries. In classrooms and at home, it remains a steady companion for world history for students and a thoughtful addition to any homeschool history curriculum, complementing modern course books and standing in productive conversation with the Wells Outline of History. Across the wider series, the arc runs from an ancient civilizations overview to the ancient to modern era, giving context for nations, ideas, and turning points. First published in the age of encyclopaedic scholarship, Larned's narrative reflects the confidence of Victorian and early modern historiography, yet remains usable: names, events, and movements are set in proportion, with an eye for cause and consequence. For casual browsing it gives a sense of time; for collectors, a cornerstone of classic historical writing. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today -- a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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