The World of Man
Prose Passages Chiefly from the Works of the Great Historians, Classical and English

Originally published in 1933, this book contains a selection of various types of historical writing.

L. J. Cheney (Edited by)

9781107418394, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 24 July 2014

328 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.9 cm, 0.36 kg

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.

Introduction
1. History
2. Principalities and powers
3. Cities of men
4. War and peace
5. Admiralty
6. The works of man
Index of authors and translators
Index of subjects.

Subject Areas: General & world history [HBG]