The History of the World by Sir Walter Raleigh
In Five Books
"The History of the World" is a comprehensive historical work that covers the world's history from the creation, according to the Bible, until 146 BC. The book, written by a renowned English explorer, provides a detailed account of various historical events, civilizations, and cultures. It offers an in-depth analysis of the Roman Empire, the Greek civilization, and the biblical history of the Jews, among others. Despite its title, the book does not cover the entire history of the world, but it provides a significant understanding of the world's history up to the author's contemporary period.
The 8180th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1614
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- The 100 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (The Guardian)