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In this new edition, bancroft prizewinning historian odd arne westad has completely revised this landmark work to bring the narrative. A new history of the world paperback march 7, 2017. Hegel saw the entirety of world historyor, at least, of european history, which. With a unique superheroes section and specially designed superlative posters, the 2018 edition crams in the most astonishing achievements from around the globe. The book itself holds a world record, as the bestselling ed book series of all time. Wolfson prize judge carole hillenbrand introduces the six books that made 2018 shortlist.
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