A Little History of the World
Categories: Children's Books, History
Art historian E. H. Gombrich wrote this history of the world for young readers in 1935, and it has since become a classic for all ages. In short, lively chapters, he tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the twentieth century, covering great civilizations, religions, inventions, wars and revolutions. This illustrated edition includes Clifford Harper's drawings and makes history engaging for children and adults reading together.
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- Shane Parrish: “I’m reading this book with the kids this summer on our vacation. While written in 1935, there are many things to like — even love. We choose the illustrated edition, which has pictures on nearly ever page because it helps keeps the kids interested and associate topics to images.”