A Short History of the World
H.G. Wells
"A Short History of the World" is a book written by H.G. Wells that covers the history of humanity from the earliest civilizations to the start of the First World War.
The book begins with the emergence of early human societies and goes on to cover the major events and developments of ancient civilizations, including those of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome. It also discusses the rise of Christianity, the spread of Islam, and the medieval period in Europe.
Moving into the modern era, Wells covers the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution. He also discusses the Age of Exploration and the colonization of the Americas, as well as the rise of European empires and the impact of colonialism on the rest of the world.
The book concludes with a discussion of the political and social changes that led up to the outbreak of World War I, which was ongoing at the time of the book's publication in 1922.
Wells' writing style is concise and accessible, making the book an excellent introduction to world history for readers of all ages. Despite its brevity, "A Short History of the World" covers a vast amount of material and provides a broad overview of the major events and developments that have shaped human civilization.
Duration - 9h 51m.
Author - H.G. Wells.
Narrator - Ethan Williams.
Published Date - Wednesday, 11 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 Loudly ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"A Short History of the World" is a book written by H.G. Wells that covers the history of humanity from the earliest civilizations to the start of the First World War. The book begins with the emergence of early human societies and goes on to cover the major events and developments of ancient civilizations, including those of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome. It also discusses the rise of Christianity, the spread of Islam, and the medieval period in Europe. Moving into the modern era, Wells covers the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution. He also discusses the Age of Exploration and the colonization of the Americas, as well as the rise of European empires and the impact of colonialism on the rest of the world. The book concludes with a discussion of the political and social changes that led up to the outbreak of World War I, which was ongoing at the time of the book's publication in 1922. Wells' writing style is concise and accessible, making the book an excellent introduction to world history for readers of all ages. Despite its brevity, "A Short History of the World" covers a vast amount of material and provides a broad overview of the major events and developments that have shaped human civilization. Duration - 9h 51m. Author - H.G. Wells. Narrator - Ethan Williams. Published Date - Wednesday, 11 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 Loudly ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
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Chapter 7
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Chapter 8
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Chapter 9
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Chapter 10
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Chapter 11
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Chapter 12
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Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
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Chapter 16
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Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
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Chapter 19
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Chapter 20
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Chapter 21
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Chapter 22
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Chapter 23
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Chapter 24
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Chapter 25
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Chapter 26
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Chapter 27
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Chapter 28
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Chapter 29
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Chapter 30
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Chapter 31
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Chapter 32
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Chapter 33
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Chapter 34
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Chapter 35
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Chapter 36
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Chapter 37
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Chapter 38
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Chapter 39
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Chapter 40
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Chapter 41
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Chapter 42
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Chapter 43
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Chapter 44
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Chapter 45
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Chapter 46
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Chapter 47
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Chapter 48
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Chapter 49
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Chapter 50
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Chapter 51
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Chapter 52
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Chapter 53
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Chapter 54
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Chapter 55
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Chapter 56
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Chapter 57
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Chapter 58
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Chapter 59
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Chapter 60
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Chapter 61
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Chapter 62
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Chapter 63
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Chapter 64
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Chapter 65
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Chapter 66
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credits.mp3
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