The History of the World
Acclaim for earlier editions"A stupendous achievement...the unrivalled world history of our day." --A.J.P. Taylor,The Observer"Intelligently organized, insightful, and balanced...a fine addition to any library." --The Christian Science Monitor"It is greatly to John Roberts's credit that after a generation on the Oxford tutorial treadmill he can write so lively and so continuously interesting a book."--The Economist"Roberts writes well, with style and verve and wit."--Library Journal"It is always something of an amazement that anyone would be courageous enough to attempt such a work--and in fewer than 1,000 pages--but Roberts clearly succeeds with a steady, clear-headed style that carries the reader along through the centuries."--Chicago Tribune"Epic yet readable, perfect for those who find History of the Universe too daunting to crack."--The Philadelphia Inquirer