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Author: David Christian

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David Christian, a renowned historian and storyteller, traces the arc of human civilization from its earliest foraging days to the present in a compelling, concise narrative. "This Fleeting World: A Short History of Humanity" illuminates the connections between ancestral cultures and contemporary society, inviting readers to see the richness of history instead of dismissing it as dull. The book’s clear structure and engaging prose make large-scale historical progression accessible to a broad audience.

First publish date: November 2004

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: David Christian

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