"Reader's Digest" History of Man: The Last Two Million Years

by Anthony Atmore

Reader's Digest History of Man

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Reference, Science, World History, Anthropology

488 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

Reviews

[Jonah G · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an amazing book with great illustrations that depict historical events that have occurred. I personally like the text because of it's none biased stance on many controversial historical acts(The Inquisition, the African slave trade, Pilgrims and Native American encounters, etc). This is a "reader friendly" book for kids 8+ years, and it has great pictures for those that just want to "picture walk" through it's pages.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great overview of man’s progress from flint to United Nations. Unfortunately, it was copyrighted in 1973 and much has changed in 45 years

[Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

While very interesting, there are things in it that seem to be rather antiquated now. Learning about how science has been manipulated might be akin to losing one's religion ...

[Kjǫlsigʀ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Coverage ends just a little short of the present, theretofore lovely nevertheless.

[My Nona Person · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good start for anyone who wants to find out who we are, what we want, and where we will go.

[Grand Nerd · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was a pretty good summary of a long period of time. Obviously not incredibly detailed, but that's okay.