One of the best history books I’ve read, that is both accessible and broad, is E.H. Gombrich’s informative A Little History of the World. Originally published back in 1935, and written in German, this fascinating history pulls away from the British-centric history books and reveals the history that shaped mainland Europe, from the Stone Age up until the First World War. All the major events in history are touched upon, giving clear and brilliant insight to the history we know, …
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