The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind

H. G. Wells

• History
• Book language: English
• 1132 pages

The Outline of History is a wide-ranging survey of world history, from the beginnings of life to the modern era, written by H. G. Wells. It connects natural history, civilizations, and social change in an accessible narrative. It is worth listening to for its broad perspective and its questions about understanding humanity as a whole.

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