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A Little History of the World

In Passing Thoughts on January 7, 2012 at 9:04 pm

A Little History of the WorldA Little History of the World by Ernst Hans Josef Gombrich
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Good short overview of world history. Especially good for junior high or early high school students. Also good for adults who do not know much history or have forgotten what they did learn. The author clearly has a broad understanding of world history and his writing style is fun to read. The main flaw in the book is the author’s lack of understanding of economics and the critical role of capitalism in creating prosperity. But if you just focus on the historical aspects that do not relate to economics then it is a very good book.

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In Passing Thoughts on January 9, 2011 at 11:38 am

Ol' Glory on the Lake

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Quote of the Day

In Passing Thoughts on November 4, 2010 at 6:44 pm

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.  Mark Twain