It is indeed not an easy task to write an interesting, easy-to-read, easy-to-understand world history work that does not require more than a million words, but Wells accomplished this seemingly impossible task very well in "A General History of the World". This book traces the beginnings of human civilization to World War II. The ups and downs of ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, Christian society, the Islamic world, and great powers such as the United Kingdom, France, and the United States are presented to readers in an orderly manner. The rich knowledge and broad vision provided by "General History of the World" are not inferior to any masterpieces of imperial history.
Reader comments
This book is so rich in content! It traces the origin of human civilization and tells the rise and fall of major countries, allowing me to understand the evolution of history. Moreover, the author's language is easy to understand and it is not difficult to read at all. However, it seems that different people have different opinions on whether the formation of life is a natural phenomenon. But this book really opened my eyes and I recommend you read it too!
This book is so rich in content! It traces the origin of human civilization and tells the rise and fall of major countries, allowing me to understand the evolution of history. Moreover, the author's language is easy to understand and it is not difficult to read at all. However, it seems that different people have different opinions on whether the formation of life is a natural phenomenon. But this book really opened my eyes and I recommend you read it too!