Publisher's Synopsis
A Short History of the World is a book written by H.G. Wells that provides a brief overview of the history of humanity from the earliest civilizations to the early 20th century. The book covers the rise and fall of empires, the development of technology, and the major events that shaped the world we live in today. Wells takes a broad approach to history, covering topics such as the evolution of language, the development of agriculture, and the spread of religion. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Overall, A Short History of the World is an informative and engaging read that provides a comprehensive overview of human history.Great conquerors appear in the dim light of that distant time and pass, Tushratta, King of Mitanni, who captured Nineveh, Tiglath Pileser I of Assyria who conquered Babylon. At last the Assyrians became the greatest military power of the time. Tiglath Pileser III conquered Babylon in 745 B.C. and founded what historians call the New Assyrian Empire. Iron had also come now into civilization out of the north; the Hittites, the precursors of the Armenians, had it first and communicated its use to the Assyrians, and an Assyrian usurper, Sargon II, armed his troops with it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
