The World of Man: Prose Passages Chiefly from the Works of the Great Historians, Classical and English (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781107418394)

Originally published in 1933, this book contains a selection of various types of historical writing. The text is divided into the following categories: 'History', 'Principalities and Powers', 'Cities of Men', 'War and Peace', 'Admiralty' and 'The Works of Man'. It is notable for containing passages by writers who might not be regarded as conventionally historical. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in history and historiography.

Author: L. J. Cheney
ISBN-10: 1107418399
ISBN-13: 9781107418394
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/24/2014
Pages: 328
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.73d