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The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Outline of History: Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind" by H. G. Wells is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work aims to provide a continuous narrative detailing the story of life and humanity from its origins to the present, emphasizing a universal approach to history that transcends individual nations or periods. The book serves as an exploration of how human civilizations have developed over vast stretches of time and how they relate to broader scientific and societal changes. At the start of this ambitious outline, Wells sets the stage by discussing the cosmos, the formation of the Earth, and the conditions necessary for the emergence of life. He touches upon geological and astronomical concepts, explaining how the Earth's environment evolved to the point where life could begin in the shallow waters. Wells emphasizes the idea of a continuous, interconnected history, challenging conventional national histories. He introduces the concept that understanding humanity's past is essential not only for knowledge but also for fostering a common global understanding as societies face modern challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Credits:
- Produced by Chuck Greif, Adam Buchbinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Outline_of_History
- Release date is 2014-04-12
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