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Name: The Outline of History
Author: H. G. Wells

H. G. Wells’ “The Outline of History” offers a comprehensive account of world history, examining the rise and fall of ancient, medieval, and modern civilizations. It analyses the forces that have shaped societies, cultures, and global interactions from early times to the contemporary era.

First publish date: 1919

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: H. G. Wells

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