A Little History of the World: Illustrated Edition (Little Histories) (UK)

A Little History of the World: Illustrated Edition (Little Histories) Paperback – Illustrated, 31 Oct. 2013 by E.H. Gombrich (Author), UK.

A special edition of the international bestseller that is "sumptuously illustrated. . . . Perfect for reading to alert and curious children, but it’s even better as a secret pleasure, read alone, with no children in sight." (Philip Kennicott, Washington Post)

E. H. Gombrich’sA Little History of the World, an engaging and lively book written for readers both young and old, vividly brings the full span of human experience on Earth to life, from the stone age to the atomic age. Gombrich’s text paints a colorful picture of wars and conquests; of grand works of art; of the advances and limitations of science; of remarkable people and remarkable events.

But Gombrich was, first and foremost, the best-known art historian of his time; his beloved Little Historysuggests illustrations on every page. Featuring more than two hundred illustrations—most in color—this beautiful edition incorporates a wide range of images, showing us the earliest cave paintings, the classic sculptures of the ancient Greeks, beautiful Islamic calligraphy, oil portraits of the mighty through the ages, and much more. With a high-grade design, fine paper, and classic binding, this enhanced edition will have an important place on family bookshelves for many years to come.

Product details

• Format Paperback | 364 pages
• Dimensions 180.59 x 228.09 x 22.35mm | 884.51g
• Publication date 22 Oct 2013
• Publisher Yale University Press
• Publication City/Country United States
• Language English
• Edition Illustrated
• Edition Statement Illustrated ed.
• Illustrations note 205 color illus.
• ISBN10 0300197187
• ISBN13 9780300197181