The Historians' History of the World in Twenty-Five Volumes, Volume 03

Project GutenbergProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.9

Word count: 2.3M words
Chapters: 229

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 03 by WilliamsAuthor: ,Language: English, Class: D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere, Release Date: Jul 24, 2017

Editor's review

This is Volume 03 of The Historians' History of the World in Twenty-Five Volumes, a public-domain work of historical compilation released as an ebook. Its value lies not in any novel grand narrative but in the editorial conventions and perspectives of early historical writing, letting readers observe how historians in the early twentieth century organized material, divided periods, and narrated the course of civilization. As a public-domain text from Project Gutenberg, its main barrier is language and format: the English original, multi-volume arrangement, and annotation style all differ from modern popular histories. It suits supplementary reading in historiography or source-text study rather than as an introductory world history. Begin with the table of contents and volume preface, then read chapters on regions or periods of interest, taking care to distinguish factual statements from the value judgments of the time.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in historiography and the conventions of historical compilation
Those who need public-domain English historical sources for research or translation practice
Advanced readers accustomed to long, multi-volume historical works
University students seeking early perspectives on world-history writing

Not a good fit for

General readers hoping for an accessible introduction to world history
Readers not yet proficient in English who need a Chinese translation
Those expecting modern historical methods or the latest research findings

Reading tips

Read the table of contents and volume preface first to identify the period and regions covered.
Select chapters by theme for close reading; there is no need to read from page one to the end.
Note the author's editorial conventions and period biases as you read, for later comparison.
Read alongside modern world histories to distinguish source material from interpretation.

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FAQ

Is this a complete general history of the world?

No. It is Volume 03 of a twenty-five-volume set and covers only part of that set's arrangement. Consult the full set's contents to understand its scope; a single volume cannot be read as a complete world history.

What language level does this book require?

The original is in English and is a public-domain electronic text. Good English reading ability is advised, along with tolerance for older English expression and historical terminology; otherwise reading efficiency will drop noticeably.

Is this book suitable for history beginners?

Not really. It leans toward source-text and historiographical reading, and neither its format nor its language is designed for beginners. Beginners should start with modern general histories and return to public-domain sources like this later.

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