Story of the World in 100 Moments
Discover the stories that defined humanity and shaped our world
By Neil Oliver | Publisher: Transworld
About the book
'Oliver is an evocative storyteller, vividly bringing his tales to life' BBC History
From Genghis Khan's domination on earth to Armstrong's first steps on the moon, discover the 100 moments that defined humanity and shaped our world forever.
Neil Oliver takes us on a whistle-stop tour around the world and through a million years to give us this unique and invaluable grasp of how human history pieces together.
From the east to the west, north to south, these 100 moments act like stepping stones allowing us to make sense of how these pivotal events have shaped the world we know today.
Including many moments readers will expect - from the advent of the printing press to the birth of the internet - there are also surprises, and with them, some remarkable, unforgettable stories that give a whole new insight on our past.
From the bestselling author of The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places, this is outstanding new history of how our world was made from 5000 BC to the present.
*********************
Praise for Neil Oliver
'Neil Oliver writes beautifully - bringing the past to life and letting us see ourselves in a new light.' - Professor Alice Roberts
'Brilliantly demonstrates Neil's mastery of the broad sweep of British history and landscape.' - Dan Snow
'Highly-crafted...a vivid, pungent history.' - TLS
'Compelling' - Daily Mail
Editions of Story of the World in 100 Moments
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781804991398
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473575301
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781529191080
Read an Excerpt
'Oliver is an evocative storyteller, vividly bringing his tales to life' BBC History
From Genghis Khan's domination on earth to Armstrong's first steps on the moon, discover the 100 moments that defined humanity and shaped our world forever.
Neil Oliver takes us on a whistle-stop tour around the world and through a million years to give us this unique and invaluable grasp of how human history pieces together.
From the east to the west, north to south, these 100 moments act like stepping stones allowing us to make sense of how these pivotal events have shaped the world we know today.
Including many moments readers will expect - from the advent of the printing press to the birth of the internet - there are also surprises, and with them, some remarkable, unforgettable stories that give a whole new insight on our past.
From the bestselling author of The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places, this is outstanding new history of how our world was made from 5000 BC to the present.
*********************
Praise for Neil Oliver
'Neil Oliver writes beautifully - bringing the past to life and letting us see ourselves in a new light.' - Professor Alice Roberts
'Brilliantly demonstrates Neil's mastery of the broad sweep of British history and landscape.' - Dan Snow
'Highly-crafted...a vivid, pungent history.' - TLS
'Compelling' - Daily Mail
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Story of the World in 100 Moments about?
'Oliver is an evocative storyteller, vividly bringing his tales to life' BBC History
From Genghis Khan's domination on earth to Armstrong's first steps on the moon, discover the 100 moments that defined humanity and shaped our world forever.
Neil Oliver takes us on a whistle-stop tour around the world and through a million years to give us this unique and invaluable grasp of how human history pieces together.
From the east to the west, north to south, these 100 moments act like stepping stones allowing us to make sense of how these pivotal events have shaped the world we know today.
Including many moments readers will expect - from the advent of the printing press to the birth of the internet - there are also surprises, and with them, some remarkable, unforgettable stories that give a whole new insight on our past.
From the bestselling author of The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places, this is outstanding new history of how our world was made from 5000 BC to the present.
*********************
Praise for Neil Oliver
'Neil Oliver writes beautifully - bringing the past to life and letting us see ourselves in a new light.' - Professor Alice Roberts
'Brilliantly demonstrates Neil's mastery of the broad sweep of British history and landscape.' - Dan Snow
'Highly-crafted...a vivid, pungent history.' - TLS
'Compelling' - Daily Mail
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Story of the World in 100 Moments?
History and Archaeology > History > General and world history
Where can I read a sample of Story of the World in 100 Moments?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781804991398
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Story of the World in 100 Moments?
Neil Oliver
Who is the Publisher of the book Story of the World in 100 Moments?
Transworld
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Story of the World in 100 Moments is available as paperback(ISBN 9781804991398) and ebook(ISBN 9781473575301) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529191080)
Where can I buy Story of the World in 100 Moments online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Story of the World in 100 Moments from below
Where can I buy Story of the World in 100 Moments?