The Penguin History of the World

The Penguin History of the World - Paperback

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The Penguin History of the World - Paperback

The Penguin History of the World - Paperback

by J. M. Roberts
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Book Overview

by J. M. Roberts (Author), Odd Arne Westad (Revised by)

The updated edition of the widely acclaimed and bestselling narrative history

For generations of readers, The Penguin History of the World has been one of the great cultural experiences--the entire story of human endeavour laid out in all its grandeur and folly, drama and pain in a single authoritative book. It has been completely overhauled for its 6th edition--not just bringing it up to date, but revising it throughout in the light of new research and discoveries, such as the revolution in our understanding of many civilizations in the Ancient World. The closing sections of the book reflect what now seems to be the inexorable rise of Asia and the increasingly troubled situation in the West.

Author Biography

J. M. Roberts (1928-2003) was a celebrated and prolific British historian and the author of a number of books, including, The Penguin History of Europe and The Penguin History of the Twentieth Century.

Odd Arne Westad has served as the Director of Research at the Nobel Institute and Professor of International History at the London School of Economics, and has published fifteen books on modern and contemporary international history, most recently, Restless Empire: China and the World Since 1750.
Number of Pages: 1280
Dimensions: 2.2 x 7.7 x 5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 30, 2014
ISBN9781846144431
Author J. M. Roberts
PublisherPenguin Books
GenreHistory and Education
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2014
Edition6
LanguageENG- English
Pages1280
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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J. M. Roberts CBE died in 2003. He was Warden at Merton College, Oxford University, until his retirement and is widely considered one of the leading historians of his era. He is also renowned as the author and presenter of the BBC TV series The Triumph of the West (1985).

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