xvii + 1027 pp, index, chronology, pronunciation guide, numerous illustrations, maps, and photos. Corners bumped, slight edge wear, some darkening inside covers along edge of pastedowns. Jackets show a little edge wear and rubbing, some rippling and dampstain to back of volune II jacket. Bottom corner of flap is clipped (probably where 'Book Club Edition' was printed) with price sticker at top of flap. A bright attractive copy of this two volume set.
H.G. Wells starts with the first life to arise on Earth, moves through pre-historic man and ancient civilizations all the way through the Second World War and early Cold War in a sweeping overview of the whole of human history.; 7¾" - 9¾" Tall
Title: The Outline of History - Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind (2 Volume set) (revised and Updated By Raymond Postgate)
Edition: Likely Book Club
Illustrator: Illustrated by Horrabin, J. F.
Location Published: Garden City, NY, Garden City Books: 1961
Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket
Categories: General History
Seller ID: 005021
Keywords: history world history prehistory ancient civilizations evolution of mankind religious history languages of mankind roman empire chritianity and islam
