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The book of history. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations (Volume XV)

The book of history. A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations (Volume XV)

Bryce, Viscount

Paperback

General Antiques & CollectiblesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 935370281X
ISBN13: 9789353702816
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 20 2019
Pages: 538
Weight: 1.72
Height: 1.20 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Open this volume and the world expands: dynasties rising, borders shifting, ideas travelling. History, vividly pictured, still speaks. Volume XV of The Book of History brings a richly illustrated world history into your hands, drawing together an ambitious world history survey from the ancient to modern era. With its renowned trove of over 8,000 illustrations across the series, it reads like a historical encyclopedia volume as much as a narrative, guiding you through civilizations and empires, global political history, and a cultural history overview that connects art, faith, science, and everyday life. Edited under the name of Viscount Bryce, this multi-volume history reference belongs to the great public domain history collection that shaped how generations pictured the past. First issued for a mass readership at the height of the illustrated reference boom, it stands as a landmark in popular historical publishing, balancing authority with accessible storytelling. It is ideal as a students history reference, a dependable homeschool history resource, or simply an absorbing browse for curious readers who like to learn in vivid fragments: maps, portraits, scenes, and artefacts that give context at a glance. Collectors of antique illustrated history books will value the period voice and breadth, while modern readers will appreciate its clear, panoramic reach and its place in the tradition of popular history-making. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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