The History of the World

The History of the World (Polish: Historia świata) is a multi-volume book by Roderick de Novembre. It is a monumental though somewhat vague retelling of the history of the world — from ancient times to the present day, including details of Falka and her rebellion. This was one of the students' favorite readings at the Oxenfurt Academy, though many, such as Dandelion, consider it to be somewhat controversial and anachronistic, or at least bias toward the human perspective.
In , it was one of the tomes that Ciri read in Ellander while she was studying with Yennefer at the Temple of Melitele.
== Known entries==
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The book can be acquired as an item in .
=== Contents ===
:The History of the Worldby Roderick de Novembre
:"When the criminal's stake had been lit and the flames reached her, she began insulting all the knights, barons, mages and councilors gathered in the square in such foul language that they were all filled with dread. Though wet logs had been stacked to prevent the hag from burning too quickly and provide her a chance to suffer in the flames, dry wood was soon added to the fire to end the execution more swiftly.
:She must truly have harbored a demon inside her as she uttered not a single scream though she sizzled fair enough. Instead, she began cursing horribly.
:"An avenger shall be born from my own blood," she cried. "From the defiled Elder Blood, a destroyer of nations and worlds will rise! He shall avenge my torment! Death, death and revenge upon you and your offspring!" That was all she managed to articulate before she perished. Such was the death of Falka, her punishment for the innocent blood she had spilled."
=== Journal entries ===
* Glossary: Temerian History
=== Possible locations ===
* Antiquary in the Outskirts' inn
* In an abandoned hut next to Abigail's in the Outskirts
* Wardrobe in Detective Raymond's house in the Temple Quarter
* Antiquary in the Temple Quarter
==References==
cs:Dějiny světa
de:Geschichte der Welt
fr:Histoire du monde
it:La storia del mondo
hu:A világ története
nl:De geschiedenis van de wereld
pl:Historia świata
pt-br:A História do Mundo
ru:История Мира (книга)
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