A Short History of the World
by H. G. Wells
- First published
- 1922
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"A Short History of the World" by H. G. Wells is a historical account published in 1922. Drawing from his fuller work "The Outline of History," Wells condenses humanity's grand adventure for busy readers. The book traces Earth's origins through the development of life, early civilizations, and human thought, concluding with World War I and the League of Nations. Albert Einstein later recommended it as essential reading for understanding civilization's progress.
- World history
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #35461. A Short History of the World on Wikipedia.
