By the author of the classic novels The Invisible Man & The War of the Worlds, A Short History of the World composes a multifaceted and captivating narrative about the evolution of humanity.

Starting from the origin of the Earth and concluding with the consequences of World War I, Wells examines various historical stages such as the Neolithic Era, the emergence of Judaism, the Golden Age of Athens, the life of Christ, the rise of Islam, the discovery of America, and the Industrial Revolution.

The book remains one of the most readable of its kind. Witty and written with insight, Wells' A Short History of the World fully reflects the author's political beliefs, as well as his resolute commitment to human progress.