02206cam a22003013u 4500 67214 UtSlPG 20260610134542.0 m cr n 260607r20221921utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 D Various The Book of History (Vol. 1 of 18) : A History of All Nations from the Earliest Times to the Present Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-01-21 Jane Robins, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Book of History (Vol. 1 of 18)" by Various is a comprehensive historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to offer a universal history of mankind, detailing significant developments from the origin of the Earth to the contemporary period. The book is characterized by its rich illustrations and contributions from various eminent scholars, emphasizing the interconnection of human societies and their environments. At the start of this historical endeavor, the narrative outlines the scope and ambition of the work, situating it as a pioneering attempt in the genre of universal history. The introduction discusses the evolution of historical writing, emphasizing the newfound scientific understanding of prehistoric times and expanding awareness of diverse cultures worldwide. It sets the stage for a detailed exploration of mankind’s development and the interplay between societies and their natural surroundings, hinting at a structure that will dive into specific eras, civilizations, and the influence of geography on historical events. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The Grolier Society, 1921 World history https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67214 108036 108036