A Little History of the World by E.H. Gombrich | Book Club

Suggested by: Miriam K.

Pages to read: 276
ISBN: 9780300143324 (Originally listed edition)
ISBN: 9780300132076 (Edition Eugene is using)

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While reading the book, consider the below questions:
•What is the raison d’etre of the book? For what purpose did the author write the book? Why do people read this book?
•What are some limitations of the book?
•To whom would you suggest this book?
•What topics interested you?
•What is the purpose of history?
•What is the use of books?
•What is prehistory?
•How were political struggles handled?
•How did states gain sovereignty?
•How did people gain sovereignty?
•What peoples, regions, and states are represented in the book?
•How did religion shape history?
•What philosophies were represented?
•How did people use money?

Your questions are important and will take priority. If you have questions about the book's content or related ideas, either let me know what your questions are or raise them during the discussion.