The Historians' History of the World in Twenty-Five Volumes, Volume 01

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.6
Word count
2.2M words
Chapters
217

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English Originals World History Outline of World HistoryHistorical ReappraisalIllustrated GuidePopular NarrativeCivilizational Process

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Historians' History of the World in Twenty-Five Volumes, Volume 01 by WilliamsAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere, Release Date: Mar 20, 2016

Editor's review

This is Volume 01 of The Historians' History of the World in Twenty-Five Volumes, a free eBook from Project Gutenberg presented in English. Its value lies in gathering early historians' accounts of the origins and early development of world civilizations, reflecting the perspectives and prose style of early 20th-century historiography; it is primary material for observing the history of historiography itself. Its strengths are its grand scope and dense material; it suits extended reading after an introduction to world history and can also be used to compare historical views across eras. Because it was compiled early, some views and formulations now seem outdated; readers should read critically, treating it as a historical source and a text in the history of scholarship rather than a contemporary general history. It suits fragmentary close reading in a quiet setting, with notes and maps at hand.

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  1. Read the table of contents and introduction first to identify the period covered by this volume and its organizing scheme
  2. Read alongside a world map and chronological table to ease comprehension
  3. Annotate clearly outdated views and note their historical limitations
  4. Read one or two chapters at a time and summarize the points to avoid giving up because of the length

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for readers with no background in world history? Not very suitable. This volume is large, in English, and was compiled early; it assumes readers already have some framework of world history. Complete beginners should first read a contemporary general history introduction, then return to this as material in the history of historiography.
What should readers keep in mind while reading? Be aware of the limitations of perspective imposed by its era; some accounts differ from contemporary research. Read critically and treat it as a sample of early 20th-century historiography rather than the latest conclusions.
Is this a Chinese book? No. It is an English eBook released by Project Gutenberg. Chinese readers need English reading ability or tools and notes to assist comprehension.

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