Could anyone plz recommend me “Big history”-type book in addition to “Clash of Civilizations”,"Guns, Germs and Steel", "End of History." I just finished reading these three, and looking for similar books. Thank you.
2007-06-01 13:49:40 · 3 answers · asked by rap1zip1 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Discoverers by Daniel Boorstin The history of the development of science and knowledge about the world. It spans the history of the world from ancient Egypt to modern times.
http://www.amazon.com/Discoverers-Daniel-J-Boorstin/dp/0394726251
Addition: I came across this list by someone who seems to share your interest. You may find it useful.
http://www.amazon.com/World-History-Classics/lm/2XDEF7H55VZRS/ref=cm_lmt_dtpa_f_2_rdssss0/103-4124908-0063846?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=listmania-center&pf_rd_r=0NK9AN40AZKG9ETP8PX4&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=253462201&pf_rd_i=0394726251
2007-06-01 17:53:48 · answer #1 · answered by meg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Salt: A World History" by Mark Kurlansky
2007-06-01 15:25:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"War without mercy" by a man named Dower. Also check out other things by Jared Diamond, he has other books that are really interesting.
2007-06-01 17:21:37 · answer #3 · answered by wrf3k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋