A Little History of the World by E.H. Gombrich

A Little History of the World by E.H. GombrichThe international bestseller: E. H. Gombrich's sweeping history of the world, for the curious of all ages "All stories begin with 'Once upon a time.' And that's just what this story is all about: what happened, once upon a time." So begins A Little History of the World, an engaging and lively book written for readers both young and old. Rather than focusing on dry facts and dates, E. H. Gombrich vividly brings the full span of human experience on

Greece in the age of heroes

Karl Whitney - who has been described by Gorse as 'Dublin's best psychogeographer since James Joyce' - explores the places the city's denizens and tourists easily overlook

it is an unmissable testament to her creative achievements

simple tale tells the story of people who must face up to their past

he pulled out a gun and said he was going to kill me

Gabriel Garcia Marquez's great masterpiece is the story of seven generations of the Buendia family and of Macondo

He lives in the suburbs with his wife

He learns how to navigate the city

sheltered life and has adopted the optimistic mindset promoted by his tutor Dr Pangloss

its social precision and

and most consistently daring artists of the last hundred years

the heat unbearable