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Ridpath'S Universal History: An Account Of The Origin, Primitive Condition And Ethnic Development Of The Great Races Of Mankind, And Of The Principal

Ridpath'S Universal History: An Account Of The Origin, Primitive Condition And Ethnic Development Of The Great Races Of Mankind, And Of The Principal

Clark Ridpath, John

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AnthropologyGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354487718
ISBN13: 9789354487712
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 18 2021
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.70
Height: 0.69 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Empires rise, borders shift, languages change. Start at the very beginning. In Ridpath's Universal History (Volume VIII), John Clark Ridpath brings the sweep of a multi-volume world history to life with the confidence and curiosity that made this a classic universal history in its day. Designed as a historical reference volume as much as a narrative survey, this instalment continues a vast world civilization study aid: tracing the origins of mankind, the history of civilizations, and the forces that shaped global nations and empires. Ridpath writes in the grand manner of Victorian era history books, blending big-picture explanation with a compiler's eye for recent and authentic sources of his period. The result is an ambitious ethnic development history and an ancient to modern world framework that still rewards readers who want context, connective threads, and the long arc of human societies. For students and families, it sits naturally alongside a homeschool history curriculum; for the curious browser, it offers an engrossing guided tour through the evolution of civilised life. 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. Add it to a complete history collection, or dip in as needed: either way, it is a substantial companion for anyone building a serious shelf of world history.

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