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This new. paperback edition of What on Earth Happened? was launched on June 1st, 2009 It’s an abridged version of the original hardback, as serialised in The Independent newspaper in February 2009 under the title: The World, A Pocket History
What on Earth Happened?....in Brief is perfect for people in a hurry to find out the history of planet, life and people or for those who want a more portable version. The 42 chapter original has been condensed into 14 chapters, and the text reduced by half to about 90,000 words.
All the essential maps have been preserved in this paperback edition with a 16-page colour plate section.
With an RRP of £7.99 (but an extra 40% off if you follow this link) What on Earth Happened?... in Brief represents great value for money for anyone who wants to brush up on the big picture of all history: planet, life and people. |
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“This snappy history of our planet tells you something new on virtually every page...” |
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