Publisher's Synopsis
An Abridgment of Sir Walter Raleigh's History of the World: In Five Books is a condensed version of the renowned historian's original work, first published in 1614. This abridged edition was published in 1698, and it covers the history of the world from the creation of the universe to the reign of King James I of England. The book is divided into five sections, each covering a different period of history. The first section covers the creation of the world, the second section covers the history of the ancient world, the third section covers the history of the Roman Empire, the fourth section covers the history of Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Middle Ages, and the fifth and final section covers the history of Europe from the Middle Ages to the reign of King James I. The book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it an excellent introduction to the history of the world for readers of all ages. Sir Walter Raleigh was a renowned English explorer, soldier, and writer, and his History of the World is considered one of the most important works of English literature. This abridged edition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the world, and it remains a popular and widely read book to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
