Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.
The Shortest History series spans thousands of years in swift, page-turning narratives paired with helpful infographics. These books will get you up to date with everything you need to understand global headlines—and help you to see each nation’s past, present, and future in an entirely new way. Whether they are following China’s rapid development into an economic powerhouse, explaining how democracy developed and why it is threatened today, or uncovering the deep north–south divide fracturing England’s politics, the Shortest Histories are sure to fascinate and entertain.
