{"product_id":"9780143568667","title":"A Very Short History of the World","description":"Author: Blainey, Geoffrey\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780143568667\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 27 Feb 2013\u003cbr\u003ePages: 528 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn updated edition of Geoffrey Blainey's bestselling account of human history, \u003ci\u003eA Very Short History of the World, \u003c\/i\u003efeaturing new material on China and global terrorism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing the success of his \u003ci\u003eA Short History of the World\u003c\/i\u003e, eminent historian Geoffrey Blainey abridged his account of the grand adventure of human history to create an even more accessible version of his absorbing work. \u003ci\u003eA Very Short History of the World \u003c\/i\u003etraces the story of the world's people during the last four million years, beginning before the human race moved out of Africa to explore and settle other continents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA consummate storyteller, Professor Blainey makes the past come alive as he touches on the trivial and the grand: everything from changes in diet to profound discoveries and mighty empires. This updated edition of Blainey's work contains engrossing summaries about global terrorism, the rise of China and how technology is reshaping our lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Our most distinguished historian.' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeekend Australian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48145014685854,"sku":"UBD-9780143568667","price":26.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780143568667.jpg?v=1786878408","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780143568667","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}