The Book of History (Vol. 1 of 18)

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The Book of History (Vol. 1 of 18)

by Various Authors

EN·~23 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total
1

A VIEW ACROSS THE AGES

3:42:39
2

A TIME-TABLE OF THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD

7:19
3

CONTEMPORARY FIGURES IN HISTORY

5:20
4

THE BEGINNING OF THE EARTH

36:55
5

FOUR PERIODS OF THE EARTH’S DEVELOPMENT

5:26
6

GEOLOGICAL CLOCK OF THE WORLD’S LIFE

1:48:18
7

THE WONDERFUL STORY OF DRIFT MAN

33:46
8

THE APPEARANCE OF MAN ON THE EARTH

18:56
9

THE LIFE OF MAN IN THE STONE AGE

34:47
10

PRIMITIVE MAN IN THE PAST & THE PRESENT

52:58

Description

This volume sets out an extraordinary ambition: to trace the entire story of the earth and humanity from the earliest moments of the cosmos to the present day. Drawing on the latest scientific insights, it weaves together geology, astronomy, and archaeology to show how the planet’s physical evolution shaped the rise and fall of societies. The narrative treats nations not merely as political units but as chapters in a larger, universal drama that unfolds across space and time.

Compiled by a team of leading scholars and scientists, the work is supported by detailed plates, maps, and illustrations that bring distant eras to life. Readers will hear clear, concise explanations that balance rigorous research with an accessible voice, making complex ideas understandable without sacrificing depth. Whether you are curious about ancient civilizations or modern scientific perspectives, this history offers a panoramic view that invites you to see our world as part of a vast, interconnected universe.

Details

Full title

The Book of History (Vol. 1 of 18) A History of All Nations from the Earliest Times to the Present

Language

en

Duration

~23 hours (1328K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: The Grolier Society, 1921.

Credits

Jane 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)

Release date

2022-01-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

VA

Various Authors

This book is credited to multiple contributors rather than a single writer, bringing together different voices, styles, or perspectives in one place. That often makes for a lively listening experience, especially in anthologies, collections, and themed compilations.

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