What is the best World History book to read for pleasure and education? (Not biased please)?

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Scotty S

Like many people, I wasn't really that interested in World History when I learned it the first time. I learned it because i HAD to. Now, I want to re-learn it because I want to.

Are there any suggestions for World History books that will not only educate...but maybe be a bit "pleasurable." I'm not looking for anything really opinionated either.

Thanks in advance.

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Don't start with Durant. The eleven volumes average about 800 pages each and end in 1815. (See the article on "Will Durant" in WikipediA.)

I recommend A New History of the World by J. M. Roberts for a beginner. Then, if there is a particular period you are interested in (like Ancient Rome or the French Revolution) go to appropriate Durant volume.

Do you ever start to read a book on world history and end up closing the book because is too bloody?

The Accoun

I bet if you hang a world history book on a string blood begins to drip down from the book.

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wtf are you talking about?

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