Shortest History of Ancient Rome
From New York Times–bestselling author Ross King, the storied rise and reign of the greatest empire and most influential civilization of the ancient W..
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Shortest History of China: From the Ancient Dynasties to a Modern Superpower
As we enter the “Asian century,” China demands our attention for being an economic powerhouse, a beacon of rapid modernization, and an assertive geopo..
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Shortest History of Europe: How Conquest, Culture, and Religion Forged a Continent
Celebrated historian John Hirst draws from his own lectures to deliver this ultra-accessible master class on the making of modern Europe, from Ancient..
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Shortest History of France: From Roman Gaul to Revolution and Cultural Radiance - A Global Story for Our Times
A global history of the world’s most visited country―from Caesar’s Gallic Wars to current political crisis. The Shortest History books deliver thousan..
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Shortest History of Greece: The Odyssey of a Nation from Myth to Modernity
Discover the cultural and political riches of Greece across 3,000 years, from classical might to modern rebirth. The Shortest History books deliver t..
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Shortest History of India: From the World's Oldest Civilization to Its Largest Democracy
5,000 years of history―from the Bhagavad Gita to Bollywood―fill this masterful portrait of the world’s most populous nation and a rising global power...
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Shortest History of Israel and Palestine: From Zionism to Intifadas and the Struggle for Peace
Newly updated, an accessible chronicle of how the Israel-Palestine conflict originated and developed over the past century. The Shortest History book..
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Shortest History of Italy: 3,000 Years from the Romans to the Renaissance to a Modern Republic - A Retelling for Our Times
Discover the prodigious global influence of il bel paese in this star-studded retelling of Italy’s past―from a foremost author of historic Italy. The ..
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Shortest History of Japan: From Mythical Origins to Pop Culture Powerhouse - The Global Drama of an Ancient Island Nation
Discover the aesthetic traditions, political resilience, and modern economic might of this singular island nation. The Shortest History books deliver ..
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Shortest History of Music: From Bone Flutes to Synthesizers, Hildegard of Bingen to Beyoncé - 5,000 Years of Instrument and Song
From prehistoric songwriting to digital recording, discover the history of the world’s favorite art form No other art is as popular―or pervasive―as m..
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Shortest History of Our Universe: The Unlikely Journey from the Big Bang to Us
A complete history of the universe, spanning 13.8 billion years in an ultra-accessible, uncommonly illuminating, exhilarating chronicle of key events ..
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Shortest History of the Dinosaurs: The 230-Million-Year Story of Their Time on Earth
A highlight-reel history of the dinosaurs, told like never before―bringing their world to vivid life in a paleontological detective story The Shorte..
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