The Little Book of Big History

A lively history of the universe and human civilization, this authoritative volume tells the story of the cosmos, the stars, and human development on earth.

About the author

Ian Crofton, formerly editor-in-chief of The Guinness Encyclopaedia, has written a wide range of other books, including Science without the Boring Bits, Brewer's Britain and Ireland, Brewer's Dictionary of Modern Phrase and Fable, and the acclaimed World History: 50 Episodes You Really Need to Know. A polymath, with a gift for condensing complex narratives into highly readable and entertaining texts, he is the perfect guide to an increasingly popular approach to history.

Product details

• Authors: Jeremy Black, Ian Crofton
• Publisher: Pegasus Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2018
• EAN: 9781681777672
• ISBN: 978-1-68177-767-2
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 124 mm x 175 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 181 g
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous