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The story of the greatest nations (Volume X); a comprehensive history, extending from the earliest times to the present, founded on the most modern au

The story of the greatest nations (Volume X); a comprehensive history, extending from the earliest times to the present, founded on the most modern au

S. Ellis, Edward

Paperback

Art HistoryGeneral ReferenceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9353708192
ISBN13: 9789353708191
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 1 2019
Pages: 634
Weight: 2.02
Height: 1.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Empires rise, borders shift, ideas travel. In Volume X of Edward S. Ellis's The story of the greatest nations, centuries of human struggle and achievement are gathered into a single, flowing narrative. History told with urgent clarity. Part of a multi-volume history series shaped for general readers, this illustrated history volume ranges across the world nations history from ancient to modern history, stitching famous historical events into brisk, connected sketches. Each section is supported by chronological history summaries and practical pronouncing vocabularies, making it a dependable historical reference handbook as well as a vivid global history overview. The period flavour of Victorian era history books remains, yet the emphasis is on pace, memorable detail, and the pleasure of seeing the past in sequence. As a homeschooling history resource or classroom history supplement, it is equally at home on the family shelf and the study desk. Dip in for a date, a dynasty, a turning point; or read straight through for the momentum of one long story. It suits the curious traveller, the armchair student, and the keeper of shelves. First issued when grand narratives helped define popular understanding of world history, Ellis's classic illustrated world histories stand as a window onto how earlier generations organised knowledge, selected key turning points, and paired text with notable illustrations inspired by great historic paintings. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint -- a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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