The Penguin History of the World

from Read Between The Lines · host J.M. Roberts and Odd Arne Westad

Imagine holding the entire story of humanity in your hands. In this single, monumental volume, you will journey from our earliest ancestors on the African savanna to the interconnected complexities of the 21st century. This celebrated classic masterfully connects the rise and fall of empires, the birth of world-changing ideas, and the forces that shaped our present. More than just a history, it is the ultimate guide to understanding how we got here—the definitive, breathtaking story of us.

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