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100 1 _aVarious
245 1 4 _aThe Book of History (Vol. 1 of 18) :
_bA History of All Nations from the Earliest Times to the Present
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2022-01-21
508 _aJane 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Grolier Society, 1921
653 _aWorld history
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67214
999 _c108036
_d108036