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Author: Ernst Hans Gombrich

Ernst Gombrich, one of the prominent theorists of the twentieth century, achieved what even today seems incredible: to narrate the history of humanity, from the Stone Age to the age of nuclear energy,...

Ernst Gombrich, one of the prominent theorists of the twentieth century, achieved what even today seems incredible: to narrate the history of humanity, from the Stone Age to the age of nuclear energy, briefly, succinctly, yet in a convincing way.

With simple and vivid language, he brings the history of the world to life, the achievements of mankind, the...

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Ernst Gombrich, one of the prominent theorists of the twentieth century, achieved what even today seems incredible: to narrate the history of humanity, from the Stone Age to the age of nuclear energy, briefly, succinctly, yet in a convincing way.

With simple and vivid language, he brings the history of the world to life, the achievements of mankind, the transition from one historical period to another, the most significant personalities and conflicts in such a way that the reader immediately grasps this long and complex journey.

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Author
Ernst Hans Gombrich
Publisher
Patakis
Skroutz Book Awards 2025
-
Type
Academic History
Theme
World History, Science of History
Time Period
Cold War
Language
Greek
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
349
Release Date
10/2007
Publication Date
2007
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9789601623658

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    It is very easy to read, it covers a large part of world history with an emphasis on European history of course. The events I know that are mentioned are depicted accurately.

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  • Georgios_Lampropoulos2517
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    Easy to read and concise, not all chapters hold your interest but generally it addresses key themes of the story

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  • NlCK
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    The book is excellent. It provides information about world history that is not widely known. As the title suggests, it is a brief history of the world, so it does not include all the events that have occurred, but it covers the most important ones. If I found one negative about this book, it is the fact that it only touches on World War II superficially (but the author explains why he does not go into depth) and that in the middle of the book it gets a bit tiring with the amount of information given about the Popes. In short, if you ask for my opinion, I say you should get it!

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  • noumero84
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    A remarkable book as it presents people and events that are not taught in our own History... It is enjoyable to read, written in short chapters, and does not tire with characters and dates.... Someone who is interested in and reads History will love it...

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    A relaxing book that describes a very large part of human history in a light-hearted way. I give it 4 stars because in some cases the description of certain events seemed too simplified. However, it is very easy to read.

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    Interesting book from which you definitely learn things you didn't know about the history of humanity. Written in a smart and engaging way that keeps your interest.

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    Simply and comprehensibly, Gombrich mentions the most important points of world history.

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    It is what the whole story (until World War II) says, simple and understandable!!!!

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    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
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  • It is very easy to read, it covers a large part of world history with an emphasis on European history of course. The events I know that are mentioned are depicted accurately.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • Easy to read and concise, not all chapters hold your interest but generally it addresses key themes of the story

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • The book is excellent. It provides information about world history that is not widely known. As the title suggests, it is a brief history of the world, so it does not include all the events that have occurred, but it covers the most important ones. If I found one negative about this book, it is the fact that it only touches on World War II superficially (but the author explains why he does not go into depth) and that in the middle of the book it gets a bit tiring with the amount of information given about the Popes. In short, if you ask for my opinion, I say you should get it!

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    1
  • A remarkable book as it presents people and events that are not taught in our own History... It is enjoyable to read, written in short chapters, and does not tire with characters and dates.... Someone who is interested in and reads History will love it...

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • A relaxing book that describes a very large part of human history in a light-hearted way. I give it 4 stars because in some cases the description of certain events seemed too simplified. However, it is very easy to read.

    Translated from Greek ·
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Ernst Gombrich, one of the prominent theorists of the twentieth century, achieved what even today seems incredible: to narrate the history of humanity, from the Stone Age to the age of nuclear energy, briefly, succinctly, yet in a convincing way.

With simple and vivid language, he brings the history of the world to life, the achievements of mankind, the transition from one historical period to another, the most significant personalities and conflicts in such a way that the reader immediately grasps this long and complex journey.

(. . .) [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]

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Author
Ernst Hans Gombrich
Publisher
Patakis
Skroutz Book Awards 2025
-
Type
Academic History
Theme
World History, Science of History
Time Period
Cold War
Language
Greek
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
349
Release Date
10/2007
Publication Date
2007
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9789601623658

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Reviews (43)

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    It is very easy to read, it covers a large part of world history with an emphasis on European history of course. The events I know that are mentioned are depicted accurately.

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  • Georgios_Lampropoulos2517
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    Easy to read and concise, not all chapters hold your interest but generally it addresses key themes of the story

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    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • NlCK
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    The book is excellent. It provides information about world history that is not widely known. As the title suggests, it is a brief history of the world, so it does not include all the events that have occurred, but it covers the most important ones. If I found one negative about this book, it is the fact that it only touches on World War II superficially (but the author explains why he does not go into depth) and that in the middle of the book it gets a bit tiring with the amount of information given about the Popes. In short, if you ask for my opinion, I say you should get it!

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  • noumero84
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    A remarkable book as it presents people and events that are not taught in our own History... It is enjoyable to read, written in short chapters, and does not tire with characters and dates.... Someone who is interested in and reads History will love it...

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  • iasonaspav
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    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

    A relaxing book that describes a very large part of human history in a light-hearted way. I give it 4 stars because in some cases the description of certain events seemed too simplified. However, it is very easy to read.

    Translated from Greek ·
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    • Was it interesting enough?
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  • BiDiama
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    Interesting book from which you definitely learn things you didn't know about the history of humanity. Written in a smart and engaging way that keeps your interest.

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  • wonderful book

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    Simply and comprehensibly, Gombrich mentions the most important points of world history.

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    • Was it interesting enough?
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    It is what the whole story (until World War II) says, simple and understandable!!!!

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    • Was it relatively easy to read?
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • Maybe
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it relatively easy to read?
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • Maybe
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • It is very easy to read, it covers a large part of world history with an emphasis on European history of course. The events I know that are mentioned are depicted accurately.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • Easy to read and concise, not all chapters hold your interest but generally it addresses key themes of the story

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • The book is excellent. It provides information about world history that is not widely known. As the title suggests, it is a brief history of the world, so it does not include all the events that have occurred, but it covers the most important ones. If I found one negative about this book, it is the fact that it only touches on World War II superficially (but the author explains why he does not go into depth) and that in the middle of the book it gets a bit tiring with the amount of information given about the Popes. In short, if you ask for my opinion, I say you should get it!

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • A remarkable book as it presents people and events that are not taught in our own History... It is enjoyable to read, written in short chapters, and does not tire with characters and dates.... Someone who is interested in and reads History will love it...

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • A relaxing book that describes a very large part of human history in a light-hearted way. I give it 4 stars because in some cases the description of certain events seemed too simplified. However, it is very easy to read.

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
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