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World History

From the Ancient World to the Information Age

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World History

By: Philip Parker
Narrated by: Joan Walker
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A truly global view of history covering over 350 of the world's most important turning points. This is an essential audiobook for every history buff.

World History is the most accessible guide to the history of human civilisation, covering the Neanderthals, the Assyrian Empire, Chinese dynasties, Vikings, World War I, apartheid, the rise of ISIS, and everything in-between. This remarkable audiobook offers the most up-to-date coverage of global history, up to and including the Arab Spring, global terror, Russia and Ukraine, and the rise of populism in the EU.

Historical moments and movements from across the globe are brought to life.. Follow humanity's journey and discover all the key thinkers, leaders, ideas, and inventions that shaped the modern world.

Joan Walker has narrated over one hundred and fifty audiobooks, as well as appearing in over 500 plays on BBC radio. Joan has won awards for her voiceover work, including the Golden Earphones from AudioFile USA plus the American Library Journal Best Audio of 2016, narrated an array of documentaries, created voices for animations and video games and is the voice of audio guides in some of the greatest art galleries and museums in the world.

©2017 Philip Parker (P)2019 DK Audio World China Imperialism Russia Middle Ages Africa Iran Middle East Military War Self-Determination Soviet Union Imperial Japan Colonial Period Socialism Ancient History British Empire Latin America Capitalism Interwar Period
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Obviously a very hard ask to write the history of the world. A lot of effort has gone into the book, however, because of the breadth of the subject it lacks insight and depth.

A good effort

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It was a very long book but considering we are talking about life from the beginning to now it would be. I thought it was well narrated and very informative. It makes me consider that life is getting more complicated now that we are advancing in technology.

Wow, long but worth it

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Parts were inaccurate or out dated, no attempt was made to correct long held misconceptions that have been disproved by DNA science. Other parts were inaccurate due to obvious bias or lack of research. Other times and incidents appear to have been ignored, possibly to not offend parts of the community. I would not recommend this book.

Parts were inaccurate or out dated.

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very annoying voice , uses BCE and CE , dont like it
at all .

very annoying voice

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very hard to listern to might be a great read but the lady reading it has a rubbish voice that sent streaks down my spine when she pronounces certain sounds.

bad narrator

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