A Little History of the World by E. H. Gombrich

A Little History of the World

Little Histories

E. H. Gombrich with Caroline Mustill (Translator)

9 hours, 11 minutes missing pub info (editions)

nonfiction history adventurous fast-paced

Description

In 1935, with a doctorate in art history and no prospect of a job, twenty-six-year-old Ernst Gombrich was invited to attempt a history of the world for younger readers. Amazingly, he completed the task in an intense six weeks, and Eine kurze Weltg...

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Moods

informative 95%
reflective 33%
adventurous 27%
lighthearted 26%
inspiring 15%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 12%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
emotional 3%
sad 3%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 39%
slow 10%

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