Publisher's Synopsis
This classic work of history covers the period from the creation of the world to the beginning of the 18th century. Lord Alexander Fraser Tytler Woodhouselee provides a sweeping overview of human history, from the rise and fall of empires to the development of science and culture. The book is divided into chapters by time period and region, with detailed accounts of important events and figures. This is an essential work for students of history or anyone interested in the grand sweep of human civilization.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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