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    A Short History of the World
    A Short History of the World
    A Short History of the World
    Audiobook11 hours

    A Short History of the World

    Written by H. G. Wells

    Narrated by Edward James Beesley

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    Don’t have time to read a whole history textbook or a set of encyclopedias? Check out H.G. Wells’ A Short History of the World for a bite-sized portion of human history. From the origin of our planet, to the great civilizations, to the Great War, follow Wells on this ambitious journey spanning thousands of years.

     

    Although H.G. Wells is known as “the father of science fiction,” his interest in biology and politics also compelled him to write about the physical world around him. A Short History of the World offers the chance to connect with a great creative mind on a literal and intellectual level. Discover why Albert Einstein recommended this book for understanding the course of civilization throughout history.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSpotify Audiobooks
    Release dateNov 15, 2022
    ISBN9781667070643
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    H. G. Wells

    H. G. Wells (1866-1946) is best remembered for his science fiction novels, which are considered classics of the genre, including The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898). He was born in Bromley, Kent, and worked as a teacher, before studying biology under Thomas Huxley in London.

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    • 5/5
      Wasn't even gonna listen, but saw the one review and had to leave something. By all means, believe what you want, just don't ram it down other people's throats. Good God, creationists are exhausting.

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    • 1/5
      If you would just open up your Bible, you would get a good dose of history on how the world begin. Apparently you don’t understand creation. You guys could solve a lot of headaches and problems. If you just look into the scripture, all scripture is given by inspiration of God. You can learn about world history right there