A Short History Of The World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419103292)

A Short History of the World is a classic work of non-fiction by H.G. Wells, originally published in 1922. The book provides an overview of human history, from the earliest civilizations to the modern era. Wells covers a wide range of topics, including the development of agriculture, the rise of empires, the growth of science and technology, and the major political and social movements that have shaped our world. The book is written in Wells' engaging and accessible style, making it a popular introduction to world history for readers of all ages. Despite its age, A Short History of the World remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the forces that have shaped our world.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.

Author: H. G. Wells
ISBN-10: 1419103296
ISBN-13: 9781419103292
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.51d