Buy the outline of history book clubcomplete in one volume by wells, h. While most histories tend to focus on a relatively narrow period of time the american civil war, the crusades, etc. Wells was very dissatisfied with the quality of history textbooks at the end of world war i, and so, between 1918 and 1919, produced a 1,324page work which was published in serial. The text itself is quite suspect in places the discipline of history has advanced exponentially in the last this is an interesting read though not entirely for the. The history seems to have struck a chord with the reader of the day. Published 1956 by garden city books garden city, ny first published 1919. Being a plain history of life and mankind, volume 2 herbert george wells snippet view 1949. Herbert george wells was born at atlas house, 162 high street in bromley, kent, on 21 september 1866.
Wells and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Being a plain history of life and mankind, volume 1 herbert george wells snippet view 1949. The project gutenberg ebook of the outline of history, by h. The first comprehensive history of the world, the outline of history is a vibrant synthesis of real history, told in a sweeping, panoramic style, as if it were fiction. Thanks for looking at this interesting view of history, from paleolithic times up to the first meeting of the league of nations in 1920. The new yorker or some such publication had a fairly convincing article about it. Putnams sons, circa 1939, a first printing of or ill dress you in mourning by journalists larry collins and. It has an international membership, and aims to promote a widespread interest in the life, work and thought of herbert george wells. Find the outline of history 2 volumes by wells, h g at biblio.
Wells chronicling the history of the world from the origin of the earth to the first world war. Attributing much of the misery of mankind to failures of education, wells turned from his earlier scientific romances to three important, encyclopedic works. Its 667 pages contain a wealth of information on the history of humanity and include chapters on the first civilisations, the languages of mankind, the. The book is in good condition and is generally not annotated. Wells was a prolific writer of both fiction and nonfiction. The outline of history by wells, h g used books and rare. Belloc objects to the outline of history wikipedia. Chapter titles from which quotes are taken are given separate sections, but not all chapters are quoted. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Wellss outline of history as a critique of wells earlier historical textbook, the outline of history. The outline of history, subtitled either the whole story of man or being a. It appeared in an illustrated version of 24 fortnightly installments beginning on 22 november 1919 and was published as a single volume in 1920. The outline of history by h g wells, first edition abebooks.
Wells, the outline of history, the whole story of man 610 hg wells did not write a history as much as he wrote a manifesto and a worldview. Get the best deal for the outline of history h g wells from the largest online selection at. The history of hg wells where to discover hg wells. At the end of the first world war, famed writer and futurist h. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Wells the outline of history, subtitled either the whole story of man or being a plain history of life and mankind, is a work by h. Being a plain history of life and mankind revised and brought up to the end of the second world war, volume ii wells, h. Wells two volume set published by garden city books hardcover, 1,029 pages.
The outline of history, subtitled either the whole story of man or being a plain history of life and mankind, is a book by h. Wells, published circa 1930 by garden city publishing, alfred adler. Being a plain history of life and mankind by herbert george wells. An assortment of vintage nonfiction and fiction books. The outline of history, being a plain history of life and mankind, garden city. Called bertie in the family, he was the fourth and last child of sarah neal, a former domestic servant, and joseph wells, a former domestic gardener, and at the time a shopkeeper and professional cricketer.
His writing career spanned more than sixty years, and his early science fiction novels earned him the title along with jules verne and hugo gernsback of the father of science fiction. Being a plain history of life and mankind, by herbert george wells this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Wells embarked on a project to explain the entirety of human history in a single narrative flow. David lodges top 10 hg wells books books the guardian. The outline of history, subtitled either the whole story of man or being a plain history of life and mankind, is a work by h. In 1920, the work was published as two bound volumes entitled the outline of history. Included in this group is a complete one volume copy of the outline of history by h. In this series ive sought out the great and the good, and this month i check out one of the very best. Belloc objects to the outline of history is a 1926 short book written by the british novelist h. Originally published in 1919, this early work by legendary english author h. The outline of history was published in 1921 partly as a reaction to what wells saw as the failure of the league and to underscore mans history of aggression and repression. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
Wells that first appeared in an illustrated version of 24 fortnightly installments beginning on 22 november 1919 and was published as a single volume in 1920. Wells, world brain, garden city, doubleday doran, 1938 p. The outline of history volume ii being a plain history of life and mankind by wells, h. Buy the outline of history by h g wells online at alibris. We ship next day and include tracking on all orders.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. You can also look up this author on the online books page, which may list additional titles from other sites. This outline of history is an attempt to tell, truly and clearly, in one continuous narrative, the whole story of life and mankind so far as it is known today. The outline of history by wells, h g postgate, raymond.
Wells is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. The outline of history being a plain history of life and mankind by h. Wells removes nationalism from the equation, creating the premier worldview of history, told from a global rather than a local point of view. The project gutenberg ebook of the outline of history. Starting with a geological description of earths ancient. Wells and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A short history of the world is a periodpiece nonfictional historic work by english author h.
Oct 09, 2015 prestige apartments blog the history of hg wells. Mar 27, 2012 i have a book titled the outline of history by h. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Wells, 1971, doubleday edition, in english new rev. Wells set a new standard for works of history with his outline of history first published in 1920. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Being a plain history of life and mankind is a work by h. Get the best deals on the outline of history h g wells when you shop the largest online selection at. Wells outline of history reminds me of an advertisement for the new york times that i saw many years ago, you dont have to read it all, but its nice to know its all here. May 04, 2011 this is a vivid account of his return to postrevolutionary st petersburg, now called petrograd, a ruined city with a nearstarving population. Wells in which he summarized much which was known or believed in his time about the courses of the worlds history. Wells as a rebuttal of the criticism of historian hilaire belloc. He attempted, and largely succeeded, in giving a grand overview of world history.
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